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Volvo, University, Fleets Team Up for Extreme BET Testing

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota and two fleets on testing of Volvo's Class 8 VNR Electric model to assess the impact of temperature on battery life.

June 23, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Logistics Plus Expands European Operations

Logistics Plus Inc. has acquired Dutch peer Jan Krediet in an effort to expand its European presence, the Erie, Pa.-based logistics service provider said June 22.

June 23, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Nikola Suspects 鈥楩oul Play鈥 in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters

Nikola Corp. suspects 鈥渇oul play鈥 after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.

June 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Louisiana Adapts Law to Include EV Charging Stations

Louisiana has a new law that enables the state to regulate fueling stations for charging electric vehicles.

June 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

I-95 Bridge Repair: How NASCAR Helped Speed Things Along

PHILADELPHIA 鈥 The race to reopen a stretch of Interstate 95 is getting a boost from a truck-mounted jet dryer that鈥檚 normally used to keep moisture off the track at the Pocono Raceway.

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

ATA鈥檚 Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON 鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousPrivate

FBI Says EVs Raise Risk of Cyberattacks

Trucking companies that are considering electrifying their fleets must be on their guard for the heightened opportunities such decisions offer cybercriminals, according to the FBI.

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Feds Move to Require AEBs for Heavy Trucks

Two federal agencies announced a joint proposed rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks, aiming to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias

NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.聽

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

GOP Senators Press for Labor Nominee Julie Su鈥檚 Withdrawal

Nearly three dozen Republican senators called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from consideration his nominee to lead the Department of Labor.

June 22, 2023