California state legislators are moving closer to a final vote on a bill that would for roughly six years require drivers to be in the cab at all times for autonomous trucks.
July 20, 2023Trucking Business News
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California Bill Would Keep Drivers in Autonomous Cabs
Canadian Dockworkers May Be Reconsidering Rejected Offer
Dockworkers might be rethinking their position on a tentative deal after calling off a renewed strike this weekend at Canada’s west coast ports, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
July 20, 2023M&A Trucking Market Weathers 2023 Headwinds
The trucking industry is facing merger and acquisition headwinds amid declining freight demand and rising interest rates, but deal buzz remains, experts said.
July 20, 2023June Trailer Orders Drop 59% Year-Over-Year
U.S. trailer orders continued the trend of year-over-year declines with a large drop in June, according to data released by ACT Research.
July 20, 202325 States Send EPA a Letter Opposing Emissions Proposal
Kentucky and West Virginia are leading a 25-state coalition in challenging emissions regulations proposed by the Biden administration.
July 20, 2023Rivian to Open Chicago Showroom in September
Nearly two years after launching production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in Normal, Ill., Rivian is planning to open its first showroom in Chicago.
July 20, 2023Trucking Takes Steps Toward Hydrogen Technology
Truck makers and suppliers are taking steps toward developing hydrogen combustion engines on the path to a zero-emission future.
July 20, 2023Tesla Income Jumps 20% to $2.7 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk’s big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid increasing competition and poor economic sentiment appears to be yielding mixed results.Â
July 20, 2023Container Volumes Down Year-Over-Year in June
Container volume was lower in June when measured against year-ago levels at ocean cargo facilities on the West and East Coasts, but some signs of improvement can be seen.
July 20, 2023Now Canada Dockworkers Won't Go Back on Strike After All
Workers at Canada’s west coast ports withdrew plans to go back on strike, hours after threatening to restart a disruption that would have paralyzed the country’s busiest maritime hub.
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