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Driver Recruitment Swings Toward Social Media

Truck driver recruiting efforts swung significantly toward social media last year, according to experts.

March 15, 2023
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Tesla Owners Sue Company Over Monopolizing Parts and Repairs

Tesla was sued by customers who claim they’ve had to pay exorbitant prices and endure long waits for repairs due to Tesla’s monopolization of replacement parts and maintenance services.

March 15, 2023
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Purolator Plans Largest Investment to Electrify Network

Purolator Inc. will make its largest investment at $1 billion to electrify its Canadian network over the next seven years, the company announced March 9.

March 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Budget Request Includes $951 Million for FMCSA

Federal commercial transportation operations would receive nearly $1 billion under a fiscal 2024 budget request the White House unveiled this month.

March 15, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Slip 0.4% in February After January’s Burst

America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, as retail sales slipped 0.4% with declines across multiple industries.

March 15, 2023
BusinessEquipment

February Medium-Duty Sales Post 3.4% Decline

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined 3.4% in February compared with year-ago levels, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 15, 2023
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Automated Truck Developer Gatik to Make Kroger Deliveries

Autonomous technology developer Gatik is partnering with grocery store chain Kroger for deliveries via automated medium-duty trucks in the Dallas area.

March 15, 2023
BusinessTechnology

North American EV Production Slowly Catches Up to Demand

Electric vehicle production in North America is finally creeping up on EV demand, as automakers like Volkswagen, Ford, Lucid and Rivian hustle to close the output gap with front-runner Tesla.

March 14, 2023
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Senate CDL Bill Spotlights Veterans

Legislation that would ensure veterans benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

DOT Announces $2.5 Billion Grant for Charging Infrastructure

The government announced $2.5 billion in grants for charging stations and alternative fueling infrastructure, partly to increase access along highway corridors for longhaul trucking.

March 14, 2023

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