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GovernmentBusinessSafety

Rep. Rick Larsen’s Agenda Includes Truck Parking, Workforce

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the transportation committee in the U.S. House, says parking and workforce concerns remain leading issues across the trucking sector.

April 14, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Peterbilt Partners With Lincoln Tech on Technician Training

Peterbilt launched a partnership with Lincoln Educational Services Corp. to help prepare students for a career as a service technician, the company announced April 13.

April 14, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Boeing’s Parts Issue Stifles 737 Max Deliveries

Boeing Co. is pausing deliveries of some 737 Max jets to address a production issue on the rear end of some aircraft.  

April 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Factory Production Declines on Weaker Equipment Demand

Production at U.S. factories fell in March for the first time this year as companies show signs of ratcheting back investment plans.

April 14, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Fall 1% Amid High Inflation, Rising Rates

WASHINGTON — Americans cut their spending at retail stores and restaurants in March for the second straight month, a sign consumers are becoming more cautious.

April 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Aurora Opens Commercial-Ready Autonomous Truck Terminal

Aurora took another step toward an autonomous delivery network with the launch of its first commercial-ready terminal for autonomous trucks in South Dallas.

April 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FMCSA Forum Outlines Agency’s Current, Future Research

Plans for significant rulemaking proposals, in-depth studies and data collections were the topics of discussion at FMCSA's annual Analysis, Research and Technology Forum.

April 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Maryland Passes Clean Trucks Act With Key Caveats

Rather than rubber-stamping California’s truck emission standards, Maryland passed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 — viewed as a fair compromise reflecting trucking industry concerns.

April 13, 2023
Business

Utah Trucking Company Boss David Payne Cox Dies

David Payne Cox, co-owner of Cox Trucking, died April 3 after a 2 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67.

April 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Trucking’s Electric Vs. Hydrogen Battle Starts to Percolate

Purely battery-powered trucks have a head start on hydrogen fuel cells in the race to decarbonize trucks, but due to drawbacks for both technologies, the competition is far from settled.

April 13, 2023