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BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trailer Rental/Lease Study Examines the Reach of Technology Solutions

Some fleets are turning to third parties to provide the manpower to monitor, analyze and decide when to move a trailer, where to move it, when to have it maintained.

July 23, 2021
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Volvo, Bendix Work to Boost Safety, Driver Training

Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation SafetyDirect processor (SDP5 Full) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed option on Volvo VNL, VNR and VHD models.

July 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

GM Issues Second Bolt Recall for Faulty Batteries

DETROIT — General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.

July 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

After Chip Crisis, Is Battery Shortage Next?

Rising demand from electric vehicles and challenges in securing raw materials will deliver a battery supply crunch for automakers already grappling with a chip crisis, according to a key Chinese manufacturer.

July 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Wrench Time

How can trucking fleets get the most out of their technicians? Treat them like surgeons, says one executive.

July 23, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

TForce Logistics Expands Regional Last-Mile Delivery in Texas

The TFI International operating company, TForce Logistics, launched a regional e-commerce network in Texas, the company announced July 20.

July 22, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

EV Pickup Truck Maker Rivian Plans Second US Factory

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric pickup maker backed by Amazon.com Inc., is looking for a location for a second assembly plant in the U.S. before it has produced its first vehicle.

July 22, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

EV Startup Lucid’s SPAC Deal in Jeopardy

The blank-check company seeking to buy electric-car startup Lucid Motors Inc. made a last-minute appeal for retail shareholders to vote for the deal amid signs that it’s struggling to win their approval.

July 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Biden Team Plans for Chips Funding Before Congress Acts

The Biden administration is laying the groundwork to spend roughly $52 billion on semiconductor research and manufacturing even as it’s awaiting congressional approval of the funding, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

July 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Infrastructure Negotiations Continue; Senators Seek Details on Bill

Negotiations for a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure package in the U.S. Senate remain tenuous as strong Republican opposition challenges a plan by Democratic leaders to schedule a key floor vote in the waning days of July.

July 22, 2021