WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Samsara Launches Investment Fund for Industry Startups
AUSTIN, Texas — In addition to expanding its own product offerings, Samsara is investing in other technology companies that are developing innovative products and services.
June 26, 2023Volvo, University, Fleets Team Up for Extreme BET Testing
Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota and two fleets on testing of Volvo's Class 8 VNR Electric model to assess the impact of temperature on battery life.
June 23, 2023Nikola Suspects ‘Foul Play’ in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters
Nikola Corp. suspects “foul play” after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.
June 23, 2023NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias
NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.
June 22, 2023ATRI: Cost of Operating a Truck Soared in 2022
Rising wages for drivers is a key factor that helped drive up the cost of operating a truck by 21.3% in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
June 22, 2023Parts, Labor Expenses Up More Than 8% Year-Over-Year in Q1
Maintenance parts and labor expenses for trucking companies across North America rose more than 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recently released study.
June 22, 2023Fleets Turn to Tech to Manage Complexity of Regulatory Compliance
With more drivers and equipment to manage, some fleet operators have implemented technology to help navigate the complexity of the industry’s regulations and better manage safety audits.
June 23, 2023XPO’s Ramos Captures New Jersey TDC Title
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey has a new best-in-show. Lorenso Ramos of XPO, competing in the straight truck class, conquered a challenging course en route to a grand champion performance.
June 21, 2023International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG
Navistar’s International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.
June 21, 2023