President Joe Biden’s plan to suspend the federal gasoline tax would only make things worse for U.S. drivers, one industry CEO said ahead of a meeting in Washington between oil executives and administration officials.
June 23, 2022Government, Business, Fuel
Gas Tax Holiday Would Increase Prices, Hess CEO Says
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Electric Vehicle Working Group Seeks Members by July 15
Nominations of truckers, local officials, regulators, labor union members and vehicle manufacturers are being sought by July 15 to serve on a new electric vehicle federal advisory group under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
June 23, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads
Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.
June 23, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
NHTSA Reports ADS, ADAS 12-Month Crash Data
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the first time, collected and analyzed data on crashes involving vehicles using SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, and separately, SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems.
June 23, 2022Government, Business, Fuel
Trevor Milton Indicted on New Fraud Charge
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton, who is scheduled to go on trial next month on charges he misled investors about the company’s business prospects, was indicted for allegedly defrauding the previous owner of his Utah ranch, which Milton used as collateral for his bail.
June 22, 2022Government, Business, Safety
Senate Panel Approves FMCSA Nominee Robin Hutcheson
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the federal agency on trucking affairs was easily approved by a U.S. Senate panel on June 22.
June 22, 2022Government, Business, Safety
‘Mongoose Method’ Helps Carriers Fight ‘Reptile Theory’ Attorney Tactics
The "mongoose method" aims to counter the "reptile theory" strategy that plaintiff attorneys have used to beat up on truckers in accident litigation.
June 22, 2022Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel
Ford Pledges to Work With Community Near Future EV Factory
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Ford Motor Co. officials on June 21 pledged to be good neighbors to those in rural west Tennessee who live near the automaker’s planned electric truck factory, a project expected to create thousands of jobs and change the face of the region.
June 22, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Electric Trucks Get Boost From Multi-Megawatt Charging Stations
Broad adoption of heavy-duty electric trucks is looking closer than ever with manufacturers releasing new big rigs and the announcement that multi-megawatt charging is coming in 2024.
June 22, 2022Government, Fuel
Wyoming Governor’s New Group to Target Fuel Prices
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has launched an initiative to address rising fuel prices that local leaders say are affecting state residents.
June 22, 2022