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Allison fully automatic transmissions now optional with International S13 engines
The Allison transmissions are available to order in S13-equipped International RH and HX trucks. Also: Renewable natural gas use...... Read more
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Union files unfair labor charges against Daimler Truck with strike looming
UAW accuses DTNA of retaliation, interference, discrimination and failure to bargain in good faith.... Read more
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Carrier failures have "declined mostly steadily, but they are still higher than seen before the pandemic"
Even with the large number of carrier failures, the market still has 94,000 more for-hire carriers than it did immediately before...... Read more
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Mack, Volvo utilizing renewable diesel in new truck builds
The companies are using the alt-fuel at their production plants in new trucks that roll off the assembly line to cut down on carbon...... Read more
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White House unlocking $1.5 billion to support zero-emission trucks
The plans made public Wednesday support President Biden’s plans for zero emissions freight corridors.... Read more
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Tesla plans Semi production ramp next year
Tesla's fully electric Class 8 has been delayed at least four times and is five years overdue.... Read more
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What to expect from a dedicated contract carrier
Moving to a dedicated contract carrier relieves companies from all the headaches associated with transportation and logistics.... Read more
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Truck tonnage ticked down in March
ATA's Truck Tonnage Index saw a 2% decrease from February to March, representing a 1% year-over-year decrease. Also: Senators...... Read more
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Timeless fuel economy advice
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Renewable diesel a more effective tool to decarbonize trucking than BEV, report says
Research conducted by American Transportation Research Institute shows renewable diesel has the ability to achieve CO2 emissions...... Read more
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Forward Air names new CEO post Omni Logistics merger
A 30-year industry veteran will oversee the growing company that just three months ago closed a big deal and merged with Omni...... Read more
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Agility, data modeling will drive fleet business and sustainability success
Heavy duty fleet executives are cautiously optimistic about the current year and how it may shape up for their organizations.... Read more
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New Mississippi law cracks down on predatory towing
The law establishes a new Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee, which will set regulations and standards for towing in...... Read more
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Order activity for trailers drop in March, says analysts
When fleets are not profitable, their capacity or willingness to invest in equipment is “muted,” ACT said.... Read more
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ATA's Women in Motion group meets with D.C. lawmakers
The group held its inaugural Call on Washington to make the case to Congress to pass laws improving life and business on the road...... Read more
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Paper Transport crosses 70 million miles on natural gas
PTI combined Intermodal transport with asset-backed CNG/RNG trucks for drayage, successfully removing 2,419 tons of greenhouse...... Read more
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Technology software should ease, not squeeze
If the software is too complex to deliver value easily, is it truly valuable?... Read more
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Former Philadelphia CDL school owner gets prison time for bribery
The school owner pleaded guilty to bribing a CDL examiner for passing tests for students who did not pass, or even take, the tests...... Read more
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FMCSA moves on registration-system update
Latest step in the agency's 'clean up the bad actors' effort with a new entity registration system: approval sought from the White...... Read more
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Kentucky lawmakers override veto of autonomous vehicle legislation
The bill, now a Kentucky law after the veto override, clears a regulatory path for fully autonomous vehicles to operate in the...... Read more
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Inspectors ask FMCSA to alter inspection report requirements
CVSA wants FMCSA to remove the requirement that carriers return inspection reports to the issuing agency within 15 days certifying...... Read more
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Estes Express begins reopening of former Yellow terminals
Estes acquired 24 terminals through Yellow's bankruptcy proceedings and added more than 130 tractors and 6,000 trailers along...... Read more
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CTA, OOIDA file appeal against latest AB 5 ruling
A California judge in March denied a request for an injunction to block the worker classification law for trucking. Also: Bendix...... Read more
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More than half of supply chain and logistics operations prioritizing automation amid labor challenge
Delivery route optimization and driver mobile productivity solutions are among the top tech tools being deployed to improve worker...... Read more
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What it takes to advocate for legal abuse reform
As the surge in nuclear jury verdicts intensifies, a few states are having success in ramming through tort reform aimed at curbing...... Read more