CVSA Announces Results of Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods Blitz
A five-day unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods inspection special enforcement effort in June netted 1,774 violations in the United States and Canada, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported Oct. 12.
October 14, 2022Kroger, Albertsons to Merge in Bid to Create Grocery Giant
Two of the nation’s largest grocers have agreed to merge as Kroger on Oct. 14 bid $20 billion for Albertsons Companies Inc., or $34.10 per share.
October 14, 2022Pete Buttigieg, Robin Hutcheson to Speak at MCE
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will address attendees Oct. 25 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, ATA announced Oct. 13.
October 13, 2022Critical of Biden, Congressional Republicans Pursue Energy Initiatives
Senate Republicans critical of President Joe Biden’s policies and prices at the pump are pressing the administration on economic relief and to focus on domestic oil and gas production.
October 13, 2022Trevor Milton Fraud Case Goes to Jury After Passionate Closing Statements
The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton’s trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.
October 13, 2022ZF Showcases Autonomous Braking, Other Systems
EAST LIBERTY, Ohio — ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Systems Division showcased separately on two heavy-duty trucks its OnGuardMax autonomous emergency braking system and its adjustable electric power steering feature — both coming soon to the North American market.
October 13, 20225G Transition Opens New Opportunities for Autonomous Trucks
The transition to a 5G wireless network is likely to open up new opportunities in terms of autonomous trucking technology.
October 13, 2022Drought Worsens Across Midwest as Mississippi River Dwindles
A drought is spreading across the Midwest, drying up the Mississippi River and its tributaries that serve as a critical freight artery for the country.
October 13, 2022Cybersecurity: Best Practices to Reduce Your Risks
Program Airs: October 13, 2022. Cybersecurity threats extend beyond back offices and to every vehicle on the highway. The COVID-19 pandemic and shift to more remote work has made the trucking industry a more attractive target than ever. Tune into this webinar to learn about the evolving threats and how to avoid a debilitating security breakdown.
October 13, 2022FMCSA Denies Exemption for Intellistop’s Pulsating Brake-Lamp Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.
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