OMAHA, Neb. — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain type of derailment, the National Academies of Sciences said.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire
WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, NTSB said Sept. 12.
September 13, 2024NHTSA Investigates Safety Issue Reported in VinFast Cars
A U.S. regulator has opened a preliminary investigation into some electric vehicles manufactured by Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd. over a safety issue.
September 12, 2024Michigan State Police Experiment With ELD Road Safety Messages
Michigan State Police have launched an electronic messaging experiment enlisting truck drivers to help avoid accidents by receiving road safety alerts sent to their ELDs.Â
September 11, 2024Driving Simulators Help Trucking Companies Recruit New Talent
For CDL trainers and some fleets, truck driving simulators are among the most innovative and realistic ways to teach new drivers.
September 11, 2024Stellantis Probed in US Over Reports of Jeep Engine Fires
Stellantis NV said it’s cooperating with U.S. authorities investigating reports of Jeep engines catching fire.
September 9, 2024Smart Roads, Freight Routes Raise Privacy Concerns
Cars can transmit information in real time to other cars and the various sensors posted along a road. The overarching objective is to dramatically curb roadway deaths and serious injuries.
September 9, 2024Stellantis Recalls 1.5 Million Ram Trucks
DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.
September 9, 2024California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year
For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.
September 5, 2024TMC Heads Back to Raleigh With Revamped Competitions
The event, scheduled for Sept. 15-19, will take place in Raleigh, N.C., a city that’s hosted a number of TMC gatherings in the past — most recently in 2019.
September 5, 2024