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Upgrades Speed Up Truck Traffic at Border Crossing in Texas

Trucks are traveling quicker on four special fast lanes at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing after the Texas city of Laredo helped complete a construction project to reduce traffic congestion at the World Trade Bridge.

March 2, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Truck Business, Policymakers Will Need to Tag Team Against Emissions

Trucks using batteries or hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel engines will need to make up the vast majority of new EU sales by 2040 under plans to reduce CO2 emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 90% from 2019 levels.

March 2, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Todd Cotier Installed as New TMC Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — Todd Cotier became the newest general chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council when he was installed March 1 during a reception at Universal Studios Florida.

March 2, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentFuel

Biden Sets in Motion Gasoline Policy Shift to Boost Ethanol

The Biden administration is advancing a fuel policy shift demanded by Midwest governors who expect it will encourage filling stations to sell higher-ethanol E15 gasoline and offer it year round.

March 2, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Safe and Reliable Battery Systems for Electric Trucks

BYD electric trucks are hard at work across North America, moving freight at ports and railyards, making deliveries, and collecting refuse. BYD trucks are environmentally friendly with zero harmful emissions while also providing the reliability and performance you need. Our truck’s safe and reliable battery technology improve your bottom line with lower fuel and maintenance costs.

March 1, 2023
TechnologyEquipment

Rethink your shop, keep your fleet healthy.

Reactive vehicle maintenance is an ongoing, laborious endeavor. The key to increasing fleet uptime and a shop that runs more smoothly is switching to a proactive approach, including predictive maintenance solutions that go further to prevent issues before they arise. 

March 1, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

The 2023 Fleet Managers' Insights Report from Pitstop

The report to get your fleet ready for a bigger and better 2023! Pitstop sat down with fleet managers operating various fleet sizes in North America to uncover key findings and insights to help improve your overall fleet performance. Read the latest trends, pain points, and technologies that are impacting the trucking industry today.

March 1, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Used Class 8 Prices Down 16% Year-Over-Year in January

Used Class 8 truck sales in January decreased 12% month-over-month to 18,500 units from 21,100 units, ACT Research reported.

March 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

DOE Outlines Higher Upfront Costs for Green Heavy Trucks

Trucking companies are being advised to seek government incentives to help offset high price tags of green heavy trucks that are forecast based on federal figures to cost $28,000 to $297,500 more than diesel engines vehicles.

March 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal Freight

Supply Chain Envoy Says Automating Ports Doesn’t Have to Cost Jobs

The White House’s supply chain envoy said the ports and logistics industry must move toward automation, a sticking point in protracted contract talks between U.S. West Coast dockworkers and their employers.

March 1, 2023

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