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Biometric Privacy Law in Illinois Posing Legal Challenge for Truckers

Legal experts are warning that trucking companies and their technology providers could be unintentionally dragged into state and federal class-action civil lawsuits over compliance with the notification requirements of an Illinois biometric privacy law.

January 27, 2022
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US House Policymakers Examine Electric Vehicles' Role in Rural Commerce

Transportation policymakers are reviewing the reliability of electric vehicles across the agriculture industry and rural commerce.

January 26, 2022
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Female Drivers Express Concerns About Sharing Cab With Men

Most professional female truck drivers believe their cabs are safe places, but they recommend that motor carriers adopt training policies allowing them the option for a same-gender trainer when involved in on-the-road activities, a new survey shows.

January 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Daimler’s Richard Howard Envisions Transformation of Truck Financing

As technology continues to transform the commercial truck market, Daimler’s Richard Howard sees a similar evolution underway on the financial services side of the industry.

January 25, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Paccar Boosts Q4 Net Income, Revenue

Paccar Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income rose 26% and revenue increased by about $1 billion compared with a year earlier.

January 25, 2022
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Bendix Offers Remanufactured BA-921 Compressors

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced genuine Bendix remanufactured BA-921 compressors for Detroit Diesel DD13 and DD15 engines that meet 2007 and 2010 federal emission standards are now available for the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

January 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GM to Spend $6.5 Billion on Michigan EV Factories

LANSING, Mich. — General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.

January 21, 2022
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Affinity Truck Center Gains EV Dealer Status

Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.

January 21, 2022
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Intel to Build $20 Billion Chip Facility in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games.

January 21, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Traton Group Reports Sharp Gains in 2021 Sales, Orders

The Traton Group reported sharp increases in its unit sales and incoming orders for commercial vehicles in 2021 compared with 2020 despite the continuing influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties in the supply of semiconductors.

January 20, 2022