NHTSA Forecasts Slight Increase in Truck Crash Fatalities for 2019
Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck are projected to have increased by 1% in 2019, while overall traffic fatalities are projected to see a decline, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates.
May 6, 2020Illinois DOT, Volunteers to Offer Free Meals to Truckers
The Illinois DOT is partnering with organizations to provide free meals to commercial motor vehicle operators as a gesture of appreciation to truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 5, 2020CARB Updates Proposal to Speed California’s Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles
California environmental regulators have issued an accelerated plan to mandate that truck manufacturers transition a portion of their sales from heavy diesel trucks to electric zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2024.
May 5, 2020Oil Extends Recovery on Optimism Supply Cuts Will Trim Glut
Oil’s recovery from last month’s epic plunge accelerated as production cuts start to whittle down a supply glut and more economies ease their coronavirus lockdowns.
May 5, 2020ATRI Survey Reflects Drop in Congestion, Haul Length
Lighter traffic congestion and shorter hauls are some of the outcomes from the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on trucking operations.
May 5, 2020California Sues Uber, Lyft Over Alleged Labor Law Violations
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
May 5, 2020April Class 8 Orders Reach 25-Year Low
Class 8 orders in April sank to the lowest level since 1995, when orders went negative for two months, ACT Research reported.
May 5, 20205-Year-Old’s ‘Refreshment Stop’ Shows Appreciation for FedEx, UPS Drivers
A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.
May 5, 2020Idelic, Samsara Partner on Data Sharing Platform
Idelic on May 4 announced a partnership that will allow customers to automatically upload data using Samsara devices.
May 5, 2020DTNA, Platform Science Partner on Fleet Management
Daimler Trucks North America announced Platform Science will be its primary on-vehicle fleet management software development and distribution partner.
May 5, 2020