The first deliveries of Nikola’s hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Class 8 truck are set to begin as early as late September, CEO Steve Girsky said Sept. 13.
September 14, 2023Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
Nikola FCEV Truck Deliveries to Start Before End of September
Explosion at Union Pacific Railyard Prompts Evacuations
An explosion inside a container at a Union Pacific railyard prompted evacuations in western Nebraska on Sept. 14 because of the toxic smoke generated when one of the chemicals caught fire.
September 14, 2023Union Pacific’s New CEO Won’t Rule Out Cuts
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s new CEO, Jim Vena, says he won’t shy away from cuts, but no one should expect the kind of sweeping changes he made when he first oversaw operations a few years ago.
September 13, 2023ATA Touts USDOT Truck Parking Investments
ATA President Chris Spear joined government and industry officials in South Dakota on Sept. 12 to tout recent federal investments for additional parking for commercial truck drivers.
September 12, 2023NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown Awaits Senate Vote
Two months after a panel advanced his nomination to join the National Transportation Safety Board, Alvin Brown awaits consideration before the full Senate.
September 11, 2023Amazon Bringing Its Delivery Efficiency to Disaster Relief
Disaster Relief by Amazon is made up of a group of Amazon employees who are tasked with using the company’s resources to help communities after disasters strike.
September 11, 2023Federal Railroad Inspectors Find Defects at Union Pacific
OMAHA, Neb. — Federal inspectors said they found an alarming number of defects in the locomotives and railcars Union Pacific was using at its railyard in western Nebraska this summer.
September 11, 2023Nikola Truck Catches Fire During Testing
Nikola Corp. says one of its battery-electric big rigs experienced a “thermal incident” Sept. 8 during a test on the cause of recent fires that prompted a recall.
September 11, 2023Truck Drivers Saluted in Weeklong Celebration
The 35th Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 10-16, providing an opportunity to give special recognition to the country's 3.5 million-plus truck drivers.
September 8, 2023Card Skimming at Truck Stops Is a Huge Problem for Fleets
Many of us have had to deal with the unforÂtunate probÂlem of credit card fraud. You look at your monthly card statement and your eyes get wide after seeing the total.
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