North American Class 8 orders in December notched the fourth-highest volume ever as they surpassed 50,000 for the second consecutive month, according to ACT Research citing truck makersā initial data.
January 7, 2021Trucking 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.
December Class 8 Orders Fourth-Best Ever
Top Senate Democrats Hopeful About Infrastructure Agenda Amid Political Turmoil
Lawmakers are working to shift attention from the contentious battle for the White House to legislative issues now that Congress has certified President-elect Joe Bidenās electoral college victory, and the outcomes of two Senate runoff elections in Georgia have been settled in Democratsā favor.
January 7, 2021FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia
The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.
January 6, 2021Maine Lawmakers Petition FMCSA Regarding Lobster Transport
In an effort to ease the commercial transport of lobster, a group of Maine lawmakers submitted a request to federal government officials asking to clarify the definition of ālivestockā in a recently issued interim final rule.
January 6, 2021Industry Comments Support FHWA Proposal on Infrastructure Design Standards
Public comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration regarding a recent proposal that would allow more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates reflect an overwhelming show of support from industry groups and transportation agencies.
January 6, 2021Clarience Technologies Acquires Ecco Safety Group
Clarience Technologies announced it acquired Ecco Safety Group, which has nearly 50 years of experience in research, design, development, manufacturing and distribution of emergency lighting and audible warning equipment for commercial and emergency vehicles for global markets.
January 6, 2021MATS Postpones March Event
The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
January 5, 2021FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.
January 5, 2021Hendrickson Launches Haulmaax EX Suspension on International HX
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it partnered with Navistar to offer Haulmaax EX as part of the chassis enhancements of the truck makerās International HX model.
January 5, 2021Pete Buttigieg Eyes āBig, Boldā Infrastructure Plan, Chuck Schumer Says
Advancing a ābig, boldā infrastructure policy measure with an emphasis on climate change is a priority for President-elect Joe Bidenās choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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