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EPA, DOE Offer $9.4 Million Grant to Develop New Biofuels

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:28
A new partnership has been formed between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy to release $9.4 million in grants to develop future advanced biofuels.

Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:36
Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new “end-of-queue” warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.

Grote, Stoneridge Showcase Smart Trailer Tech

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:10
NEW ORLEANS — Component and technology supplier Grote Industries showcased its connected trailer system with an added rearview camera at TMC 2024.

Biden Administration Expected to Soften Emissions Rules

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 09:35
The Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

Orlando’s Self-Driving Shuttle Restarts Today

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 08:57
Sidelined for four months following a crash, Orlando’s self-driving bus downtown is expected to restart its test runs March 5.

Houthi Missile Damages MSC Containership in Gulf of Aden

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 08:14
Houthi militants attacked and damaged a Swiss-owned container vessel on March 4 in the Gulf of Aden, as the Iran-backed group continues to roil shipping in the region.

Mitchell 1 Bundles Diagnostics Data With Nexiq Software

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 16:28
NEW ORLEANS — Maintenance shop technology provider Mitchell 1 has partnered with Nexiq Technologies to offer a one-stop diagnostic information resource for the truck service industry.

Diesel Takes New Aim at $4 Mark With 3.6¢ Decline

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 15:42
The national average diesel price took another step closer to the $4 mark with a 3.6-cent decline to reach $4.022 a gallon, per Energy Information Administration data released March 4.

P.S.I. Enhances Data Portal, Supports Goodyear TPMS

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 15:21
NEW ORLEANS — P.S.I. executive Craig Smith calls Goodyear’s TPMS Plus tire management technology featuring TireView, P.S.I.'s TPMS, "a complete tire management program.”

CDL Driving Range to Open Near Intermodal Facility in Kansas

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 14:51
Kansas officials and community college educators broke ground on a $6.9 million commercial driver license driving range that will have five test pads to train drivers when it opens this year.

Vanair Expands Roadside Jump-Pack With New Adapter Kits

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 13:41
NEW ORLEANS — Vanair, a provider of roadside restart and mobile generator products, has introduced three adapter kits for its dual voltage Start-All Jump-Pack lithium-ion jump-starter.

Nikola Appoints Ex-Eaton Finance Chief Thomas Okray as CFO

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 13:34
Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. appointed Thomas Okray as chief financial officer March 4, ending a three-month stint where CEO Steve Girsky wore both hats.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 4, 2024

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 4, 2024 print edition.

House T&I Outlines FY25 Agenda

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:27
Capitol Agenda: The transportation committee in the House of Representatives recently approved a road map for achieving policy initiatives over the coming months. 

Dragonfly, Velociti Partner to Deploy Lithium-Ion APUs

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:03
NEW ORLEANS — Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is now providing its customers with access to Velociti’s Instant ROI and VeloCare programs to install and maintain its systems.

Three Red Sea Underwater Data Cables Have Been Cut

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 09:47
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Three Red Sea cables providing internet and telecommunications around the world have been cut as the waterway remains a target of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Intangles Introduces AI-Enabled DPF Monitoring

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 09:22
NEW ORLEANS — Intangles has introduced a new feature that informs fleets on the quality of diesel particulate filter regeneration to optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance.

NTSB Probes Norfolk Southern Derailment in Pennsylvania

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 09:10
Three Norfolk Southern trains were involved in a collision and derailment the morning of March 2 in Lower Saucon Township, Pa.

Nearshoring Trend Drives More Border Growth

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 08:25
The nearshoring trend has been driving further transportation and logistics investments near the Mexican border as companies work to capture current and expected future growth.

Win a Weekend at Talladega With Wabash

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 23:00
Get ready for genuine thrills on the high banks of Talladega courtesy of Wabash Genuine Parts. One lucky winner will receive accommodations and tickets for four (4) to the NASCAR Cup Series: Geico 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

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