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Acceptance Grows for Driver-Assistance Technology

Drivers have had to grow accustomed to driver-assistance technologies such as the lane-assist function as fleets adopt the features for safety and legal reasons. 

December 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Donated Project at Mexican Border to Improve Cargo Processing

Processing cargo from Mexico is expected to improve at a border land port of entry in Los Indios, Texas, due to a $1.5 million project donated to the federal government.

December 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ATA Leaders See Shared Emissions Challenges With EU

American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said European transportation leaders are facing regulatory challenges similar to those confronting U.S. fleets.

December 14, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Wyoming to Add 365 Truck Parking Spaces on I-80

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $26.6 million grant to Wyoming to build 365 truck parking spaces along Interstate 80 in Evanston.

December 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyTCA

AT&T to Buy Rivian EVs as Part of Electrification Program

On Dec. 14, Rivian announced that telecommunications giant AT&T will purchase Rivian electric vans as well as vehicles in its R1 platform of trucks and SUVs.

December 14, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Meeting Enterprise Demands At The Speed of 5G

Program Airs: December 14, 2 p.m. ET As a business leader, are you looking for ways to improve speed to market and foster innovation to gain a competitive edge? Are you seeking to improve employee engagement, elevate customer experiences, and streamline operations? Join us to explore the unique advantages America’s largest and fastest 5G network provides. With special guests Margot Lopez, founder of Lopez Research and Steve Crowley, Director of Solutions Engineering at T-Mobile.

December 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Cruise Lays Off 900, Multiple Executives as Fallout Worsens

Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors Co., is cutting 24% of its workforce, extending a sweeping overhaul of the business after dismissing nine top executives.

December 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Leader Highlights Recruitment Efforts Targeting Women

An advisory board focused on women entering the trucking workforce is among recruitment programs meant to tackle a driver shortage industrywide, FMCSA said recently.

December 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Congress OKs Bill Ensuring Truck Access to Military Bases

Congress has advanced a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill with provisions specific to trucking, clearing the measure for enactment before the legislative body adjourns.

December 14, 2023
BusinessEquipment

60 Seconds: It's Not Too Early for Winterization

The primary goal, experts say, is to never be surprised by an early winter storm and keep fleets running. Prepare for anything your drivers and your trucks might need. 

December 14, 2023