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Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team

ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation鈥檚 capital and statehouses."

October 24, 2022
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Dashcams Promote Safety, Transparency, Motive Leaders Say

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Dashcams continue to showcase potential for increasing safety and transparency for industry stakeholders, representatives from a technology firm told trucking executives Oct. 23.

October 23, 2022
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EV Battery Production Boosted by $2.8 Billion Federal Grant to 20 Companies

Companies in 12 states are receiving $2.8 billion in federal awards to strengthen domestic production of electric vehicle batteries and grid components, part of President Joe Biden鈥檚 agenda to boost U.S. manufacturing and accelerate clean energy initiatives.

October 23, 2022
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California AB 5 Law: Many Challenges, No Easy Solutions

SAN DIEGO 鈥 The good news for motor carriers subject to the California AB 5 law is that legal experts say state prosecutors have not taken carriers to court to enforce the state鈥檚 controversial independent contractor misclassification law.

October 23, 2022
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Environmental Regulations Poised to Alter Future of Trucking Equipment

SAN DIEGO 鈥 A plethora of upcoming environmental regulations are poised to reshape the trucking industry鈥檚 equipment market by further curbing engine emissions and pushing adoption of zero-emission trucks.

October 23, 2022
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FMCSA's Robin Hutcheson Promotes Workforce, Touts Industry鈥檚 Contributions

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Recruiting and retaining women for jobs in the trucking industry is a goal the Biden administration is pursuing, the nation鈥檚 top trucking regulator said Oct. 22.

October 22, 2022
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Drivewyze, Inrix Partner With Georgia DOT on Real-Time Traffic Alerts

Drivewyze announced it partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide real-time traffic alerts from Inrix through Drivewyze鈥檚 smart roadways service.

October 22, 2022
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DTNA, Lytx to Partner on Factory-Installed Dual Camera Module

Daimler Truck North America announced plans to offer a complete factory-installed dual camera module from video telematics provider Lytx on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

October 22, 2022
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Truck-Lite Upgrades Super 44, 60 Series LED Lights

Truck-Lite introduced new warning light derivatives of its Super 44 and 60 Series LED lights for municipal, construction and refuse fleets. Heated options of both lights also are available.

October 22, 2022
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Plus Showcases 鈥楧river-In鈥 Automated System

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Self-driving truck developer Plus provided industry executives a firsthand look at its 鈥渄river-in鈥 automated driving system in action at American Trucking Associations鈥 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 22, 2022