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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The acting head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said her agency and trucking are in alignment on top issues confronting the industry, and pledged to work collaboratively with fleets to address them.

Embark Technology Inc. saw its losses widen in the first quarter as the autonomous trucking technology company spent more of its capital on research and development.

Two Ohio legislators are optimistic their bill will pass in the General Assembly that would pay 50% of employer expenses to train truck drivers under a four-year tax credit capped at $25,000 per company.

The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule that will extend inspection requirements for some of the nation’s bridges from 24 months to 48 months, and in some cases, 72 months.

As trucking and logistics workers have returned to offices and terminals without masks — and perhaps with a pang of uncertainty — some workplaces have implemented technology and procedures to protect the health of their employees against the potential for new outbreaks and variants.

TuSimple has added Werner Enterprises Inc.’s roadside service network to others that will provide support to customers operating in “driver-out” SAE Level 4 autonomous mode on its Autonomous Freight Network.

A federal proposal to consider requiring speed limiters on new commercial trucks has drawn mixed reactions from trucking and safety groups.

In the current environment of high fuel prices and a technology shift looming over many companies regarding last-mile delivery, fleets are challenged to develop a strategy toward tire management. For some maintenance managers, the debate of new tires versus retreads offers various methods in battling some of those concerns.

The leader of the transportation policy committee in the U.S. Senate endorsed the Biden administration’s latest initiative to curb emissions through a comprehensive funding program.

Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.