The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $273.9 million to 12 projects that are designed to improve safety and freight movement on rural roadways in several states.
December 29, 2022Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Texas Schools Awarded Grants for Trucking Vocations
Educational grants for careers as truck drivers and diesel mechanics are among $54 million in awards by the Texas Workforce Commission to schools to buy equipment and expand job options for students.
December 29, 2022New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics
A 72-page āPocket Guide to Transportation 2023ā from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends.
December 28, 2022DOT Gets Funding Increase in $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget
The spending budget for the federal governmentās fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House.
December 28, 2022Toyota Hits Record November Output, but Shortages Loom
Toyota Motor Corp. said its global output hit a record for November, thanks in part to solid consumer demand, though it warned of an uncertain outlook due to a persistent shortage of semiconductors and spikes in COVID cases in China.
December 28, 2022Shipping Insurers Back Off of Russia-Ukraine Trade
A host of shipping insurers altered their policies for 2023 to exclude claims linked to Russiaās war in Ukraine, a further sign of the industryās growing concerns about losses stemming from the conflict.
December 28, 2022VTNA Adds Young Trucks to EV Dealer Network
Volvo Trucks North America announced it expanded its network of certified electric vehicle dealers into Ohio. Young Trucks, a fourth-generation, family-owned dealership, recently completed the required training and certification program.
December 28, 2022Nikola Tre BEV to Operate at LAX
Los Angeles World Airports announced the arrival of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a significant step in the airportās transition to a fully electric fleet.
December 28, 2022Aurora Driver Beta 5.0 Released
Aurora Innovation Inc. has released Aurora Driver Beta 5.0, the latest version of its integrated hardware and autonomy system, to its autonomous trucking fleet in Texas.
December 28, 2022Senate Panel Probes Carmakersā Ties to Forced Labor in China
The Senate Finance Committee is launching an investigation into whether major automakers such as Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Tesla Inc. are using parts made with forced labor from the Xinjiang region of China.
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