Federal authorities in Michigan have charged three companies — including a truckload carrier — and 11 individuals in an aftermarket scheme to disable the emissions control systems.
May 11, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Three Companies Charged With Emission Device Tampering
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Senate Panel OKs Rail Safety Bill In Wake of Ohio Derailment
Congressional transportation policymakers are considering legislation meant to enhance safety and efficiency operations along freight rail corridors.
May 11, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Electric Truck Options Expand
Battery-electric trucks are still a young, emerging segment of the commercial vehicle market, but fleet operators already can choose from a broad selection of electric vehicle options.
May 10, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Peterbilt Unveils Model 589
FORT WORTH, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced its new Model 589 truck during an event at Texas Motor Speedway that included customers, dealers and media.
May 10, 2023Government, Business, Safety
Illinois to Add Truck Parking at Three Rest Areas
Illinois plans to build a total of more than 100 new truck parking places in two rest areas on Interstate 55 and one on I-24 in a $197.5 million investment in 22 freight mobility projects.
May 10, 2023Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Expanding Truck Parking High on USDOT Agenda, Buttigieg Says
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stressed that expanding access to safe truck parking is a key priority for his agency, and one that he understands ensures the safety of drivers and efficiency of supply chains.
May 9, 2023Government, Business, Safety
State Trucking Leaders Detail Tort Reform Efforts
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — State association leaders discussed the strategies that led to legislative victories in Florida and Iowa, and looked ahead to efforts in Pennsylvania.
May 9, 2023Government, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Nebraska, North Dakota Governors Issue HOS Waivers
A shortened planting season and regional fuel shortages led the governors of Nebraska and North Dakota on May 5 to issue 30-day hours-of-service waivers for truckers.
May 8, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
ATRI Announces Top Five Research Issues for 2023
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The availability of truck parking spaces rates as the American Transportation Research Institute's No. 1 study topic for 2023.Â
May 8, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics
California’s Container Ports to Develop Shared Data System
California’s five container ports have agreed to develop a $27 million, high-tech supply chain infrastructure using a computer cloud to share data and cargo flow information.
May 8, 2023