Limit of 300 Gliders Per Small Manufacturer Suspended, EPA Says
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has suspended through the end of 2019 a cap on the number of glider kits that a single builder may produce, the agency told Transport Topics July 9.
July 9, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 9: Get Lyft’ed
More than a flashy, pill-shaped light to be placed on the dashboard, it’s a tool to further advance the transportation sector’s culture of safety. We’re talking, of course, about the Lyft Amp. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 9, 2018Daimler’s Emissions Issues Mount With Truck Engine Sale Stop
Daimler AG halted deliveries of one type of diesel engine for trucks over their emissions setup, less than a month after recalling 774,000 autos with prohibited shutoff devices.
July 9, 2018Port Authorities of Georgia, South Carolina Partner to Tackle Chassis Shortage
The Georgia and South Carolina port authorities are teaming up to ensure that cargo continues to move in the region.
July 9, 2018Smart Ports: When AI Takes Over Shipping
Artificial intelligence and machine learning for both automated container port management and trucks and ships is already in use or under development in a few key ways.
July 6, 2018Cooper Adds Tire Sizes for Specialty Trailers
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. added new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is engineered to withstand the demands of drop deck and spread axle trailers.
July 5, 2018How an Asset-Based Intermodal Provider Can Keep your Freight Moving
In today’s competitive market, using the right transportation provider is essential. Working with intermodal transportation providers with owned assets will help shippers gain reliable, predictable and even increased capacity from an end-to-end asset-based solution – keeping shipments moving and costs in check.
July 4, 2018CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 16-22
Commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in force beginning Sept. 16 to conduct brake system inspections on large trucks and buses throughout the United States and Canada.
July 3, 2018Cummins to Acquire Silicon Valley’s Efficient Drivetrains
Cummins Inc. announced it is acquiring Silicon Valley-based Efficient Drivetrains Inc., which designs and produces hybrid and fully-electric power solutions for commercial markets.
July 3, 2018Drone Deliveries Become Reality as China Races to Take the Lead
The day after Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc.’s midyear sale, a company drone took off from a playground in the city of Xi’an to deliver one of the orders in a football-sized box to a village in the mountains to the south.
July 3, 2018