Transportation News
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Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed
It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.
June 20, 2023Rivian Adopts Tesla’s EV Charging Standard
Rivian Automotive Inc. will incorporate Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicle charging ports into future automobiles and gain access to its supercharger network.
June 20, 2023Ghosn Files $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Nissan
BEIRUT — Auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan and about a dozen individuals in Beirut over his imprisonment in Japan, Lebanese officials said June 20.
June 20, 2023Buttigieg Promotes ‘Green Corridors’ for Ocean Shipping
YOKOHAMA, Japan — An American push to establish “green shipping corridors†is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
June 20, 2023Connecticut Combats Wrong-Way Driving
High-tech countermeasures against Connecticut’s burgeoning 550% jump in wrong-way crashes will result from a law Gov. Ned Lamont enacted to install new alert systems.
June 19, 2023I-95 Section in Philadelphia Could Reopen by End of June
PHILADELPHIA — The collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks, Pennsylvania’s governor said June 17 after joining President Joe Biden on a tour.
June 19, 2023Crossword Puzzle Solution for June 19, 2023
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 19, 2023 print edition.
June 19, 2023Coatings Defend Against Moisture Damage
Whether it be from moisture or chemicals, trailer floors can be damaged during their service life, requiring downtime and costly repairs. Our coatings offer protection for your investment.
June 19, 2023Sponsored ContentRebalancing the Scales of Justice in Trucking
A jackpot justice system has caused nuclear verdicts against trucking companies to skyrocket. One reason is that plaintiff attorneys use “Reptile Theory†in making their cases. So how can fleets fight back? By using the “Mongoose Method.â€
June 19, 2023Sponsored Content2023 NTDC
Complete coverage of the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships, as well as the state events that served as qualifiers.
June 18, 2023