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FMCSA to Delay Heavy Truck Speed Limiters Proposal Until May

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 14:38
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is delaying until May a controversial proposal to require speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks, according to a regulatory update.

Saia Targets Further Expansion Via $1 Billion in 2024 Capex

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:56
Saia Inc. expects 2024 to be another year of significant expansion after picking up business and terminals following the implosion of less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp., executives said.

Canada, Colorado Form Hydrogen Development Partnerhip

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:23
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Alberta province’s premier, Danielle Smith, signed a memorandum of understanding to help the state reach its 100% carbon-free emissions goal by 2040.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for February 5, 2024

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the February 5, 2024 print edition.

Ambac Aftermarket Rebrands as Zillion Heavy Duty Parts

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:39
Ambac Aftermarket announced it has rebranded as Zillion Heavy Duty Parts, and the Elgin, S.C.-based company said the division plans to become a stand-alone company this year.

USDOT Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:30
Capitol Agenda: Anti-human trafficking efforts promoted by stakeholders across the different modes were recently highlighted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

San Diego Freight Trains Keep Running Despite Landslide Risk

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:05
Freight trains, unlike passenger trains, have resumed running across the tracks beneath a San Clemente, Calif., landslide that continues to threaten San Diego County’s only rail link with the rest of the United States.

Stellantis Chairman Tamps Down Speculation of Merger

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:31
Stellantis NV is focused on executing its business plans in key markets including Italy and isn’t considering a plan to merge with other manufacturers, Chairman John Elkann said.

Red Sea Danger Spurring Global Oil Buyers to Go Local

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:23
The global oil market is looking increasingly local as militant attacks in the Red Sea and surging freight rates make supplies from closer to home more attractive.

Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 08:00
Fuel card skimming is proving to be the most challenging and expensive fraud that carriers are facing.  

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Sun, 02/04/2024 - 23:00
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Diesel Prices Climb After Two Midwest Refineries Go Offline

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 15:51
Diesel prices in the Midwest climbed for a second day after two refineries in the region shut down unexpectedly, stoking fears of a supply crunch.

Tesla Issues Another Wide Recall to Fix Warning Light Size

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 13:59
DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.

Commercial Vehicle Miles on Ohio Turnpike Slipped in 2023

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 13:56
Despite the Ohio Turnpike’s record-setting 3.1 billion total vehicle miles experienced last year on its roadway system, commercial vehicles traveled less miles than in 2022.

Five Questions: Craig Provonsha

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:00
Pilot Flying J's overseer of fleet maintenance shares his thoughts on what he sees for the equipment and maintenance segment this year. 

Driver Support Is Key to Electric Powertrain Adoption

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:00
As a diesel lover, John Baxter expected that driving a Class 8 truck with an electric powertrain to rank between boredom and dreadful. A trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, changed his thinking.

Our Electric Future: You Don’t Have to See It to Believe It

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:00
A phrase from a song came to mind when I entered any discussion last year about electric vehicles and the impending infrastructure challenges: “It’s electric!”

Industry Needs Agreement on Future of Trailer Connections

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:00
The trucking industry would benefit from stakeholders agreeing on a common tractor-trailer connection going forward.

VMRS Portal Is Nearly Here

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:00
The Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards system is undergoing major updates, including an online portal and codes for electric vehicles.

Strong Job Growth Continues With 353,000 Added in January

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 09:20
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers delivered a stunning burst of hiring to begin 2024, adding 353,000 jobs in January in the latest sign of the economy shrugging off a period of high interest rates.

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