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Seattle Amazon Workers Protest Climate Goals, Layoffs

SEATTLE — Hundreds of corporate Amazon workers protested what they decried as the company’s lack of progress on climate goals and an inequitable return-to-office mandate May 31.

May 31, 2023
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Startup Verne Aims for Hydrogen Breakthrough in Trucking

San Francisco startup Verne is developing a lightweight hydrogen solution to power heavy-duty transportation. Co-founder Ted McKlveen talks about the company's plans.

May 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EPA Seeks Information by June 5 for Clean Energy Programs

EPA is seeking information on zero-emission heavy trucks, fueling infrastructure and carbon-free port equipment to craft its clean port and heavy vehicles programs.

May 30, 2023
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PGT Trucking Delivers Nucor Steel Using Nikola Truck

PGT Trucking announced it had delivered its inaugural shipment of low-greenhouse-gas steel, produced by steel manufacturer Nucor, using a Nikola Class 8 zero-emission vehicle.

May 30, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Why Ford Chose Tesla for EV Partnership: It’s the Plug

Hours before Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. announced their surprise charging partnership, Ford’s chief executive officer offered his take as to why the U.S. has been so slow to adopt electric vehicles.

May 30, 2023
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Daimler Truck, Toyota, Others Join Forces on Ecological Tech

Daimler Truck will join merging companies Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. and Hino Motors as part of an ecological tech alliance forged between themselves and their top stakeholders. 

May 30, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

Self-Driving Trucks Becoming Common on North Texas Roads

The North Texas area has become the new frontier for the development of self-driving trucks, with several companies setting up shop — and using local  highways for real-world testing.

May 30, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Progressive Introduces Truck Roadside Assistance Coverage

Progressive Insurance launched a new roadside assistance coverage option for commercial heavy-duty trucks, the auto insurance company announced May 22.

May 30, 2023
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Back-Office Job Demand Remains Steady at Fleets

With a lingering labor shortage affecting drivers for several years, fleets are finding that there’s a steady growth of job demand for operational support roles known as back-office jobs.

May 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsTCA

Lack of Truck Parking Alarms Pennsylvania Drivers

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Truckers nearing the end of their workday often seek out the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s New Stanton service plaza to park their rigs for the night. And find no spaces.

May 30, 2023