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TuSimple, Navistar End Agreement to Co-Develop Autonomous Trucks

Self-driving truck technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc. and truck maker Navistar, the parent of the International brand, announced an end to their co-development of autonomous trucks.

December 6, 2022
BusinessSafety

2022 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 11-17. Here is a collection of social media posts that show the various ways people and companies displayed appreciation to drivers in 2022.

September 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Regional Variance Produces Tiny Drop in Diesel’s National Average

The price of diesel may be showing signs of leveling off after falling again for the ninth consecutive week, but by just two-tenths of a cent, thanks to noticeable regional disparities.

August 22, 2022
BusinessSafety

2022 NTDC Awards Gallery

A look at the finalists and champions of each award category for the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships from Indianapolis. More photos from the competition here and the state championships here.

August 19, 2022
BusinessSafety

2022 NTDC Photo Gallery

Images from the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis Aug. 16-19, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center.

August 16, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Falls 8.2¢ to Reach $4.911 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel continued on its downward path, dropping 8.2 cents to settle at $4.911 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 15.

August 15, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Five Questions: Taki Darakos

Taki Darakos joined Pitt Ohio in January 2019. Transport Topics asks him what are his biggest concerns as vice president of vehicle maintenance and fleet services.

July 22, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Cameras on Windshield Remain FMCSA-Compliant

Windshield-mounted video cameras will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules for mounting placement, thanks to an exemption the agency recently made permanent.

July 22, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler, Traton, Volvo Get Final Approval for Charging JV

Truck makers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group announced their joint venture, launched in December 2021 to develop charging infrastructure in Europe, gained the final necessary regulatory approvals.

July 11, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Transport Topics Collects Three National Azbee Awards

Transport Topics has received three national awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, honoring TT’s “Wheels of Justice” series for the second year in a row.

May 13, 2022