Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.
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Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service
Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.
July 31, 2025Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA
“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges and ports," Sen. Susan Collins said.
July 29, 2025FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks
Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.
July 29, 2025Samsung to Make Tesla AI Chips in $16.5 Billion Deal
The agreement runs through 2033 and includes an upcoming plant in Taylor, Texas, to produce Tesla's next-generation AI6 chip.
July 28, 2025Tesla Profit Falls 16% as It Becomes ‘Toxic Brand’
The fallout from Elon Musk’s plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter.
July 24, 2025Tesla Outlook Darkens, Testing Musk's Robotaxi Vision
With federal incentives meant to encourage EV sales set to disappear later this year, things are likely to get even more challenging in the coming months.
July 23, 2025PennDOT Launches Campaign to Prevent Bridge Hits
The “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right†campaign encourages motorists to know their vehicle height and check that the vehicle will safely fit under bridges on their route.
July 23, 2025ATA’s Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech
At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.
July 23, 2025Tesla’s California Market Share Slips as Rivals Gain Ground
The number of new Tesla vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest U.S. market for electric vehicles.Â
July 22, 2025