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Tesla’s Dojo Supercomputer Head Exits in Blow to Efforts

Tesla Inc.’s Dojo supercomputer project lead Ganesh Venkataramanan has left the company, according to people familiar with the matter, a setback to the automaker’s self-driving efforts.

December 7, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogisticsFor-Hire

Ryder Reveals First Two Companies in EV Fleet Program

Truck leasing and logistics company Ryder System identified its initial customers Dec. 5 for its RyderElectric+ turnkey electric vehicle fleet program.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Board Proposes Adding Fentanyl to Drivers’ Drug Testing List

A federal drug advisory group has begun the cumbersome process of placing fentanyl on the list of drugs to test federal safety-sensitive employees and truck drivers for drug use.

December 7, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Using Technology to Solve Trucking’s Top Industry Issues

Program Aired: December 7, 2 p.m. ET Recently released results from an American Transportation Research Institute survey shows the economy, truck parking, fuel prices and zero-emission vehicles are some of the most critical issues in trucking, among others. Register for this webinar, presented by PrePass and Geotab, and learn new ways your fleet can use technology to better address these important concerns.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentSafetyFuel

House Panel Advances PIPES Act, Targeting Pipeline Safety

Legislation designed to boost safety and efficiency along pipeline systems to improve supply chain connectivity was approved Dec. 6 by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentTechnology

House GOP Votes to Block EPA Tailpipe Emissions Rule

House Republicans approved a bill Dec. 6 to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

The post-pandemic trend toward nearshoring of trade is on course to finish the year strong despite an earlier slowdown in broader trade activity.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentSafetyAutonomous

Senate Commerce Committee Approves NTSB Nominee Inman

The Senate Commerce Committee on Dec. 7 advanced the nomination of J. Todd Inman to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board through 2027.

December 7, 2023
BusinessEquipment

November Class 8 Orders Rebound From Three-Month Slump

North American Class 8 truck orders for November rebounded from three months of year-over-year declines, according to ACT Research.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyFuel

Stellantis Petitions to Void California Emissions Agreement

Stellantis NV, owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, is petitioning against emissions standards adopted by California and 13 other states that it says give competitors unfair advantages.

December 7, 2023