Federal trucking regulators have proposed delaying for four years completion of a redesign for a web-based national registry of certified medical examiners, citing information technology-related challenges with the effort.
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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.
Biden Pledges 52% Cut in Fossil Fuel Emissions by 2030
President Joe Biden convened leaders of the worldās most powerful countries on April 22 to try to spur global efforts against climate change.
April 22, 2021US Faces Security Crisis on Chips, Raimondo Says
The U.S. faces a national security ācrisisā due to its lack of semiconductor production, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told senators in a hearing on President Joe Bidenās infrastructure plan.
April 20, 2021NHTSA, NTSB Probe Fatal Tesla Crash With No Driver
DETROIT āĀ Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a Tesla near Houston in which local authorities say no one was behind the wheel.
April 19, 2021TuSimple Raises $1.35 Billion Through IPO
Autonomous truck developer TuSimple raised $1.35 billion through its initial public offering, a move that will help fund the companyās push to commercialize self-driving trucks and expand its autonomous freight network across the United States.
April 15, 2021Looking to Hire a āFresh-Faced Veteranā Maintenance Tech? Good Luck
Recruiting military veterans for maintenance positions in trucking fleetsā repair shops is an industry goal, but the prospect of finding and transitioning young vets to become civilian service technicians can be challenging.
April 15, 2021TMC Plans Closer Look at Mirrorlike Camera Monitor Systems
The increasing interest in camera monitor systems has prompted the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations to decide how it can help fleets understand how the systems would best fit into the truck cab environment.
April 15, 2021DOT Rebrands BUILD Program to RAISE, Makes $1 Billion Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced April 13 that $1 billion in funding is available for grants to support infrastructure projects.
April 13, 2021TT Wins Five Regional āAzbeeā Awards
The American Society of Business Publication Editors has recognized Transport Topicsā 2020 coverage of the trucking industry with five regional āAzbeeā awards.
April 12, 2021Biden Reassures Chip Summit of Bipartisan Support for New Funds
President Joe Biden told companies vying with each other for a sharply constrained global supply of semiconductors that he has bipartisan support for government funding to address a shortage that has idled automakers worldwide.
April 12, 2021