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NHTSA Investigates Automated Driving System Use in Two Tesla Crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency said Dec. 22 it will send teams to investigate two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Teslas that may have been operating on automated driving systems.

December 22, 2022

Werner Enterprises Selects Samsara for Cloud-Based Operations

Werner Enterprises has selected a cloud-based fleet management platform from Samsara Inc. to help manage its operations, the companies announced Dec. 15.

December 19, 2022

Pressure Systems International Announces Organizational Appointments

Pressure Systems International announced Dec. 13 it has appointed James Sharkey president, overseeing domestic and international operations.

December 16, 2022

NHTSA to Investigate GM’s Cruise Robotaxi for Braking Issues

U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors’ Cruise can stop too quickly or unexpectedly quit moving, potentially stranding passengers.

December 16, 2022

First-Time In-Person Competitor Wins Rush Tech Skills Challenge

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises Inc. resumed its annual technician challenge as an in-person competition ­— with a first-time in-person competitor as grand champion — after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a return to normal that was welcomed by the company’s leader.

December 15, 2022

Regulatory Victories Mark 2022, but New Challenges Lie Ahead

As the nation began easing its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, activity on closely watched initiatives related to the trucking workforce heated up, while efforts to advance new laws for trucking fleets kept stakeholders engaged.

December 16, 2022

Tesla Says Its Self-Driving Tech May Be a ‘Failure,’ but Not Fraud

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology may be a failure, Tesla lawyers admit — but it’s not a fraud.

December 9, 2022

Will Rise of Electric Trucks Bring Tire Design Changes?

The advent of electric-powered commercial trucks has raised new design considerations for vehicle components beyond the propulsion system — including tires.

December 9, 2022

Detection Systems Prove Helpful as Fleets Combat Growing Driver Distraction Issue

The familiar expression about being driven to distraction acquires new layers of meaning for fleet safety managers and technology providers intent on tackling the challenge of distracted driving.

December 5, 2022

Thermo King Names R452A Standard Option

Thermo King, a brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, announced R452A refrigerant will be the standard option on single- and multi-temperature truck refrigeration units manufactured in North America.

November 30, 2022