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Energy Department Pushes Out Technology Loan Funds

President Joe Biden’s $400 billion green bank has just weeks to close billions of dollars in deals to finance green technology before handing the keys to the Trump administration.

December 13, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

How Fleets Evaluate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Receptiveness to safety technologies depends on the specific technology and the understanding of it. Drivers tend to favor road-facing cameras but dislike cameras aimed at them.

December 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump Supports Dockworkers Union on Automated Systems

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports.

December 13, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Automated Steering Shows Progress

What is the outlook for automated steering in big trucks?

December 13, 2024
Government

Congress Readies Final Business of 2024

With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.

December 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DHL Hit the Road Together

Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ factory-built VNL Autonomous Class 8 tractors hit the road for the first time as part of a commercial operation Dec. 4, hauling freight for DHL Supply Chain.

December 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

International CEO Recaps Eventful Year

The leader of International Motors said an eventful year marked by key product launches for the truck and engine manufacturer was encapsulated by a corporate rebrand.

December 12, 2024
GovernmentLogistics

House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote

In the closing days of Congress’ post-election lame-duck session, members of the House of Representatives easily approved the final version of the Water Resources Development Act.

December 12, 2024
BusinessEquipmentBreaking News

Class 8 Sales Mark Second Year-Over-Year Increase of 2024

Sales increased 3.3% to 19,658 units from 19,027 during the same time last year. They decreased 5.8% from the 20,859 units reported in October.

December 12, 2024
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Estes, R+L Carriers Affiliate Buy More Ex-Yellow Terminals

Estes Express Lines and an affiliate of R+L Carriers are to buy more terminals from the administrators of bankrupt former less-than-truckload rival Yellow, according to a court filing.

December 12, 2024