General News
Used Truck Sales in January Rise 17% From Prior Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in January increased 17.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported.
EPA Announces $3 Billion in Clean Port Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 billion in grants are available this year in a Clean Ports Program to pay for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.
Higher Container Volumes Signal Strong Start to New Year
The four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year,
Biden Executive Order Strengthens Cybersecurity at Ports
As the four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year, concerns are being raised about imported Chinese cranes that are being installed at some facilities.
Ford EVs Need Adapter to Use Tesla’s Network
DETROIT — Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but they’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for free.
Peterbilt Adds Two Low-Roof Auto Hauler Configurations
Peterbilt unveiled two new configurations for car carrier cabs, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper.
First Yellow Trucks and Trailers Up for Auction March 5
Selling off the assets of bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. is set to take another step when the first rolling stock will be up for auction soon.
Louisiana Truckers Sue Over Independent Contractor Rule
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association has joined a suit filed by a trucking company against the U.S. Department of Labor over changes to the classification of independent contractors.
Contractor Passes IT Systems Test for Military Moves
The U.S. Transportation Command reported that the contractor for a multibillion-dollar military moving contract passed a test of its IT systems that had caused an implementation delay.
USDOT Aims to Grow FLOW
Nearly two years after an information-sharing forum designed to improve communication among freight stakeholders was launched, its new director expects it will continue to grow.
Knight-Swift Announces Executive Changes
Adam Miller has been appointed CEO at Knight-Swift Holdings Inc., succeeding David Jackson, who is stepping down after nine years as chief executive and 13 as president.
Groups Support Werner in Legal Filing Over ‘Nuclear’ Verdict
The Texas Trucking Association and another advocacy group have filed a “friend of the court” brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking that it reject a $100 million lower-court accident verdict against Werner Enterprises.
TMC Sessions to Highlight Vehicle Spec’ing
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is set to explore the importance of proper spec’ing during its annual conference starting March 4.
McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader Post-Election
Republican Mitch McConnell will step down as his party’s leader in the Senate after the November election, he said.
Tesla Cybertruck Review: It’s Weird, Brash, but Not Bad
Bloomberg News reporter Hannah Elliott rents a Tesla Cybertruck for a day, and finds its nimble performance and thoughtful interior a fascinating juxtaposition to its crude design.
California Offers Online CDL Renewals
California has made it easier for truck drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses through a new online option that is part of the state’s customer-focused digital transformation.
US Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in Fourth Quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 28.
Range Energy Raises $23.5 Million in New Financing
Electric trailer startup Range Energy raised $23.5 million in new financing as it seeks to take advantage of government incentives for decarbonizing transportation.
Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal
Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.
Apple Cancels Work on Autonomous Electric Car
Apple Inc. is ending a decadelong effort to build an electric car, according to people with knowledge of the matter, abandoning one of the most ambitious projects in company history.