HOS Flexibility Provided Under House Bill
Legislation that would provide hours-of-service flexibility for certain truckers as a way to promote highway safety and boost the economy was introduced June 21 by a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers.
June 21, 2018Goodyear Launches New Steer Tire for Longhaul Operations
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced its Endurance LHS steer tire for longhaul applications, which complements its Endurance LHD drive tire.
June 21, 2018Carriers Led Logistics Industry Higher in 2017, Report Says
The logistics supply chain had a strong 2017 with a healthy economy revving up demand that led to tight capacity that gave carriers the authority to raise prices with shippers, according to the 29th Annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals State of Logistics Report.
June 21, 2018Volvo Pushes Forward With Electric Trucks
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks executives said they are convinced that electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role in the future of commercial transportation and outlined their first steps toward making that vision a reality.
June 21, 2018Daimler Lowers Earnings Expectations Amid Increased Chinese Tariffs
Daimler AG lowered estimates of its earning potential for 2018 as its car unit feels the effect of higher tariffs.
June 21, 2018Boston OKs Citywide Tests of nuTonomy Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars will soon be zipping across Boston after transportation officials granted one company permission to test their robotic cars outside the Seaport — with South Boston first up.
June 21, 2018Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?'
It’s been six months since the electronic logging device mandate went into effect. So now’s a good time to ask: How Have ELDs Changed Trucking? Today's LiveOnWeb program will answer that question. Watch now.
June 20, 2018New Partnership to Explore Effect of Autonomous Vehicles on Workplace
A diverse group of leading companies and associations launched the Partnership for Transportation Innovation and Opportunity, a collaboration committed to exploring how autonomous vehicles will impact American workers as well as identifying opportunities and developing solutions to address future challenges.
June 20, 2018DTNA Marks Heavy-Duty Engine Platform Milestone
Daimler Trucks North America is marking the production of its 1 millionth heavy-duty engine platform engine. It is a shared milestone between Detroit’s Redford, Mich.-based manufacturing facility and Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim, Germany.
June 19, 2018Federal Regulators Tout Autonomous Vehicles’ Potential Benefits
Commercial vehicles utilizing automated technology have the potential to increase highway safety and provide a boost to the economy, the country’s top trucking regulator said June 19.
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