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Inspectors Place 13.3% of CMVs Out of Service During Brake Safety Week

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations.

November 15, 2022

PrePass Urges Caution on CMV Electronic Identifier System

A new PrePass Safety Alliance white paper claims that a proposal to require that trucks have a unique electronic identifier system would not necessarily improve highway safety, and could allow inspectors to monitor the condition of commercial motor vehicles while they are in motion.

November 15, 2022

California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules

California is deploying a portable emissions detector in areas with heavy truck traffic to educate drivers and operators about a new smog check program that starts Jan. 1.

November 14, 2022

Airbus CEO Sees Energy Crisis Weighing on Production Next Spring

Airbus SE said production concerns have shifted from a shortage of jet engines to smaller suppliers struggling to cope with spiraling energy costs, with the squeeze expected to become most acute next spring.

November 14, 2022

Study Says Charging Network Isn’t on Pace With Electric Truck Development

In December, Tesla Inc. plans to deliver the first of its electric Semi trucks — prompting those responsible for delivering the power to ask: Are we ready for this?

November 14, 2022

Democrats to Focus on Climate Change in Next Congress

With control of the Senate secured after the midterm elections, congressional Democratic leaders anticipate climate change will serve as a guiding principle for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 14, 2022

Stellantis Promotes Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses in EV Shift

The chief operating officer in North America of the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks on Nov. 14 emphasized the opportunities for minority-owned businesses to be a part of the company’s transformation toward electrification.

November 14, 2022

Diesel Dips 2¢ to $5.313 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dipped 2 cents to $5.313 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 14.

November 15, 2022

More States Are Producing Alternative Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel

All original equipment manufacturers approve the use of a B5 biodiesel blend, while the B20 blend is most common.

November 10, 2022

Vance, Fetterman Win Closely Watched Contests

Republicans and Democrats claimed victories in the U.S. Senate in closely watched races during the 2022 midterm election.

November 10, 2022