Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed fundraising tools for Interstate 81 improvements include the trucking industry shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden.
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Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks
The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day — April 22 — was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industry’s progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.
April 17, 2019
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Congress Returns to Debate Infrastructure, Fiscal 2020 Funding, Nominees
Policymakers make their way back to Capitol Hill after a weeklong spring recess to continue to stitch together the provisions for a comprehensive infrastructure bill they want to pass by August.
March 21, 2019Lion Sets Class 8 Electric Truck Production for Fall
ATLANTA — The Lion Electric Co. wants to demystify electric commercial vehicles for its customers.
March 20, 2019Component Supplier Hadley Introduces Lightweight Barrier Parts
ATLANTA — Vehicle component supplier Hadley on March 17 introduced a new line of lightweight, lower-cost thermoform barrier products, made of high density polyethylene.
March 18, 2019NACFE’s Second ‘Run on Less’ Competition to Focus on Regional Drivers
ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has started to accept applications for its second “Run on Less” competition, focusing on the technologies and vehicle specifications for improving fuel efficiency in trucking.
March 17, 2019Senators Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Carper led his colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2024.
March 15, 2019New TMC Chairman Kenneth Calhoun Aims to Bolster Technician Recruiting, Training
Advancing the Technology & Maintenance Council’s efforts to address the trucking industry’s technician shortage and enhancing education and training for entry-level workers are among the top priorities for Kenneth Calhoun, the council’s new general chairman and treasurer.
March 21, 2019Navistar, Love’s Travel Stops Sign Truck Service Agreement
Navistar International Corp. said it has signed a service partnership agreement with Love’s Travel Stops that would add more than 1,000 technicians to Navistar’s service network.
March 11, 2019Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Proposes 45-cent Fuel Tax Hike
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal includes plans for a 45-cent fuel tax increase to provide funding for infrastructure improvements.
March 11, 2019