Self-driving truck technology company Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced its autonomous technology, the Kodiak Driver, can maintain complete control of the truck when it suffers a catastrophic tire blowout ā calling a demonstration of the technology an industry first.
November 14, 2022Trucking 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.
EPA to Consider Tougher Locomotives Emissions Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency said Nov. 9 it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns raised by California regulators.
November 10, 2022Nicole Lashes Florida With Rain, Leaves Thousands Without Power
Nicole, now a tropical storm, is lashing central Florida with heavy rain and powerful wind, leaving a trail of blackouts and floods.
November 10, 2022Governor Puts North Carolina on Fast Track for Zero-Emission Trucks
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order positioning North Carolina to be a national leader in making and using zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
November 10, 2022Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Extends Gas Tax Holiday
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two executive orders Nov. 4 to extend the supply chain emergency status and temporarily suspend state diesel and gas taxes through Dec. 11.
November 10, 2022Report Says DOT āManagement Challengesā Include Reducing Highway Fatalities
A new Department of Transportation inspector general report concluded that DOTās key 2023 āmanagement challengesā range from reducing highway fatalities to successfully implementing the variety of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs.
November 10, 2022USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce
The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure.
November 10, 2022Ohio Answers Some Parking Needs by Converting Weigh Stations
To address a shortage of spaces, Ohio is converting more than a dozen weigh stations into truck parking lots and modernizing rest areas.
November 8, 2022DTNA Looks at Potential 218,000 Trucks in Recall
Daimler Truck North America announced a recall of potentially 218,147 units including certain new Cascadia, Western Star and Business Class M2 models equipped with painted modulator valves and adaptive cruise control technology and related anomalies with braking.
November 8, 2022Real-World Testing of Autonomous Trucks Ramps Up
Over the past year, the autonomous trucking sector has accelerated efforts to test its technology in real-world applications.
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