Embark Lays Off Workers, Explores Liquidation or Sale
Autonomous trucking company Embark Trucks announced March 3 it is winding down operations and is exploring a liquidation or sale.
March 4, 2023Illinois 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Illinois Trucking Association is among a business coalition whose leaders are calling on state lawmakers to change an outdated biometric state statute leading to frivolous lawsuits and safety concerns.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, 2023New 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, 2023Fleets 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, 2023DOE 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, 2023Panel 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, 2023J. David Walters Claims Mentor Award at TMC
ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council recognized several maintenance professionals during an awards ceremony held at its Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.
March 2, 2023TuSimple Cleared by FMCSA Over 2022 Arizona Incident
Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple said it has been cleared by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration concerning an April 6, 2022, incident in Tucson, Ariz., when one of its trucks struck a concrete barrier on Interstate 10, which resulted in no injuries.
March 2, 2023FHWA Issues Requirements for EV Chargers — but Not for Trucks
The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule for minimum standards of electric vehicle chargers, but has chosen to not yet broaden the rule to include minimum standards for medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure.
March 2, 2023Truck Business, Policymakers Will Need to Tag Team Against Emissions
Trucks using batteries or hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel engines will need to make up the vast majority of new EU sales by 2040 under plans to reduce CO2 emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 90% from 2019 levels.
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