Nearly a week after a U.S. House transportation policy panel heard from trucking industry leaders and stakeholders, we thought it would be worthwhile to share the perspective from one of the safest commercial drivers in the country. Meet Robert Bo Gordon, aka "Mr. Safety." Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 17, 2019Business, Equipment, Safety
If You Got It, Indianas Mr. Safety Probably Brought It
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
VWs $18.6 Billion Truck IPO to Test CEOs Overhaul Plan
Volkswagen AG valued its heavy-trucks business at as much as $18.6 billion in a planned initial public offering that will test CEO Herbert Diess ambition of overhauling the carmaking behemoth.
June 14, 2019Business, Equipment
Michelin Taps Alexis Garcin to Lead North American Operation
Michelin Group promoted Alexis Garcin, a 17-year company veteran, to chairman and president of Michelin North America Inc.
June 12, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Utilities Explore Electric Truck Charging Stations Along I-5
Electric utilities in California, Oregon and Washington are jointly exploring a plan for a network of charging stations to be used by eventual battery-electric commercial vehicles traveling Interstate 5, a 1,300-mile commercial corridor along the West Coast.
June 12, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Uber Tries to Steer Its Vision of Flying Cars Through Regulators
Uber Technologies Inc. is bringing its vision of a Jetsons-like future of battery-powered flying vehicles for the masses to Washington, where it will have to persuade regulators to approve this new model for how aviation works. The company opened its two-day Uber Elevate Summit 2019 on June 11.
June 11, 2019Business, Equipment, Safety
Audi Recalls First Electric SUV in US on Battery Fire Risk
Volkswagen AGs luxury brand Audi is recalling its first all-electric vehicle sold in the U.S. due to a potential risk of a battery fire.
June 11, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
What to Watch for at Teslas Annual Shareholders Meeting
Tesla Inc. investors will be more anxious than usual to get an update from CEO Elon Musk on June 11 at the companys annual meeting.
June 11, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
NAFC Panels: Data Is Used to Cut Repair Costs, Improve Policy
INDIANAPOLIS Why does an average truckload fleets trucks go 8,400 miles before a breakdown but the best-in-class fleet goes 44,600 before one? Its all about data.
June 11, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Carriers Invest in Inspection Strategies, Tools
Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime.
June 11, 2019Government, Business, Equipment, Perspective
Perspective: Repealing the Federal Excise Tax to Modernize the Truck Fleet
More than 100 commercial truck dealers, trade association executives and trucking industry stakeholders will descend on Washington the week of June 17 to urge members of Congress to co-sponsor the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act of 2019.
June 11, 2019