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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

Union Pacific Awards $5.1 Million in Community Grants

Union Pacific Railroad announced the distribution of more than $5.1 million in local grants through a program that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.

November 14, 2022

TravelCenters Announces 2022 TA Citizen Driver Honorees

TravelCenters of America has selected its annual Citizen Driver Award winners, the company announced Nov. 3.

November 14, 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

Trailer Makers Use Composites, Materials to Extend Life, Limit Moisture and Overloading

Amid a challenging landscape of supply chain issues, manufacturers are extending the lives of trailers using products such as composite materials and galvanized elements.

November 14, 2022

Musk Complains of ‘Too Much Work’ After Taking Over Twitter

The fear Tesla Inc. investors had as soon as Elon Musk made his bid for Twitter Inc. has come to fruition: Even he admits he’s taken on more than he should.

November 14, 2022

October Classes 4-7 Retail Sales Uneven

Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales in October were off 5% from a year earlier, thanks only to strength in Class 6 as the other classes fell, Wards Intelligence reported.

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