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Illinois Trucking Association Urges Fix to Biometric Law

The Illinois Trucking Association is among a business coalition whose leaders are calling on state lawmakers to change an outdated biometric state statute leading to frivolous lawsuits and safety concerns.

March 3, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

New TMC Chair Todd Cotier Focuses on the Details

Keeping a close eye on the fine points is important to Todd Cotier, the new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. So much so that he’s making it the theme of his chairmanship.

March 3, 2023
Government

Idaho Offering Two Military Waivers to Increase CDL Holders

Idaho has a new campaign to recruit military personnel and veterans into trucking careers by offering two forms of CDL testing waivers for people with military experience driving commercial vehicles.

March 3, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Minnesota Moves to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate voted March 2 to make it harder for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, a crime that has skyrocketed across the country in recent years.

March 3, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Fleets Find Advantages With Electronic DVIRs

Fleets are turning to electronic DVIRs to streamline inspection and repair processes, making it less demanding on drivers and increasing efficiency.

March 3, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Truck Makers Recruit Their Own Employees to Combat Driver Shortage

Stellantis NV and Renault SA are turning to their own ranks to tackle a shortage of truck drivers that’s leaving thousands of vehicles stranded away from dealerships and customers.

March 3, 2023
Business

Subaru Makes CEO Change as Japan’s Carmakers Play Catch-Up on EVs

Subaru Corp. appointed Atsushi Osaki as CEO and president, following Toyota Motor Corp.’s decision to overhaul its top ranks, suggesting a greater urgency among Japanese carmakers to accelerate efforts to better compete in the electric vehicle era.

March 3, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

DOE Says Trucks, Transport Refrigeration Units Ideal for Solar Panel Energy

Commercial trucks, trailers and transport refrigeration units have been designated top candidates to integrate with experimental solar photovoltaics to lower diesel fuel use or boost power in electric vehicles.

March 3, 2023

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Signs Pact to Acquire Canada’s Algolux

Daimler Truck autonomous technology subsidiary °®¶¹´«Ã½ has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian artificial intelligence developer Algolux Inc.

March 3, 2023
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Panel Uses Root Cause Analysis to Assess Recruiting, Retention

ORLANDO, Fla. — Five people are about to sit in a conference room at XYZ Fleet to determine why it has been difficult to recruit and retain their technicians.

March 2, 2023

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