A sweeping executive order from President Joe Biden calls for a review of all Trump-era environmental regulations with a focus on the issue of “environmental justice,” an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions in low-income and minority communities across the United States that, in many cases, are located near where heavy trucks operate.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Ford Telematics Now Available for Non-Ford Commercial Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is making its telematics system available to all commercial vehicle manufacturers, the company announced.
March 8, 2021Sen. Ed Markey Pushes Climate-Focused Transportation Bills
A group of Democratic senators recently introduced legislation designed to initiate reductions of greenhouse gas emissions on the nation’s highways.
March 8, 2021Efficiency Gains Arise From COVID-Induced Contactless Delivery
COVID-19 has driven the need for contactless delivery methods, but a silver lining may be increased efficiency.
March 4, 2021No Final Hair Testing Rule Yet, but HHS Plans to Add More Drugs to Tests
Ron Flegel, chairman of the federal Drug Testing Advisory Board that developed the controversial proposed mandatory guidelines for federal drug testing using hair samples, was mum at a March 2 meeting on when HHS plans to issue a final hair testing rule.
March 3, 2021Lightweighting of Trucks Could Become More Prevalent, NACFE Finds
Some truck buyers require lightweighting while most others move toward it slowly, if at all, but the coming of electric trucks may demand more of it, according to an updated confidence report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
March 3, 2021COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions
The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.
March 2, 2021Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology
In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.
March 1, 2021Grote Launches New Headlamps
Grote Industries announced its newest forward lighting, the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.
February 26, 2021Peterbilt Launches Updated Vocational Models 567 and 520
Peterbilt Motors Co. has updated its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks, the company announced Feb. 24.
February 25, 2021