DETROIT — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery catching fire, and it’s telling owners to park them outdoors.
June 1, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EVs Due to Fire Risk in Batteries
Business, Technology, Safety
Georgia, Wyoming Schools to Train More Truck Drivers
Seeking to get more truck drivers on the road, colleges in Georgia and Wyoming are expanding their commercial driver license programs.
May 31, 2023Government, Business, Safety
Truck Driver Positive Tests for Marijuana Up 9.2% in Q1
The number of truck drivers testing positive for marijuana use increased 9.2% the first three months of 2023, according to federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data.
May 31, 2023Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
NHTSA to Require Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking within three years.
May 31, 2023Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Self-Driving Trucks Becoming Common on North Texas Roads
The North Texas area has become the new frontier for the development of self-driving trucks, with several companies setting up shop — and using local highways for real-world testing.
May 30, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety
Progressive Introduces Truck Roadside Assistance Coverage
Progressive Insurance launched a new roadside assistance coverage option for commercial heavy-duty trucks, the auto insurance company announced May 22.
May 30, 2023Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA
Lack of Truck Parking Alarms Pennsylvania Drivers
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Truckers nearing the end of their workday often seek out the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s New Stanton service plaza to park their rigs for the night. And find no spaces.
May 30, 2023Equipment, Safety
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 2
In March and April, FedEx Express driver Roland Bolduc began gearing up for more state and National Truck Driving championships crowns. Here's the second in a series.
May 26, 2023Equipment, Safety
CVSA Inspectors Sideline 773 Vehicles
More than one of every 10 commercial vehicles inspected April 19 during a special one-day brake enforcement effort event were sidelined with bad brakes.
May 26, 2023Business, Safety, For-Hire
Werner Appeal of $89.7 Million Verdict Denied
A Texas state court has denied an appeal by Werner Enterprises Inc. of an $89.7 million jury verdict in a case involving a 2014 fatal crash.
May 25, 2023