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New Task Force Seeks to Establish EV Efficiency Practices

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new era of the commercial electric fleet brings a new task force for electric vehicle-efficiency performance.

March 8, 2022
Business

Biggest Stock Slide Since ‘20 as Oil Surges

NEW YORK — Wall Street had its biggest drop in more than a year March 7 as another leap for oil prices threatened to squeeze inflation’s grip on the global economy.

March 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

New TMC Chair Randy Obermeyer Sees Bright Future as Electrification Advances

The new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations said fleets must take a wide-ranging view of the challenges that lie ahead as the trucking industry moves toward electrification, and is placing education about the opportunities that exist both for motor carriers and technicians on his agenda.

March 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Orbcomm Announces Camera Analytics, Sensors

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orbcomm announced enhancements to its data-driven truck telematics solution that aim to improve visibility, efficiency and safety for fleets, drivers and customers.

March 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Automated Truck Developers Discuss Path to Commercialization

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several developers of automated driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks provided an update on their on-road testing and commercialization plans at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

March 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

March 7, 2022
BusinessFuel

Diesel Skyrockets 74.5¢ in One Week to All-Time Record High

President Joe Biden announced March 8 the U.S. is banning the importation of Russian oil as a direct response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade neighboring Ukraine, resulting in significant civilian casualties.

March 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Canada Forges New EV Supply Chain Path

Canada, a major car and parts producer, is bolstering its battery and electric vehicle supply chain to ensure future growth for its vital $10 billion auto industry.

March 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelBreaking News

EPA Proposes Stronger Pollution Limits on New Trucks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rulemaking to further restrict emissions of soot-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) by heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engines starting in model year 2027.

March 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Doleco USA Unveils Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology provider Doleco USA unveiled its level deck self-leveling decking beam at an industry conference on March 6.

March 7, 2022