Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that directs the California Air Resources Board and other state agencies to develop and implement a new smog inspection program for heavy-duty diesel on-road trucks.
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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
Embark to Open Transfer Hubs to Shift Freight to Self-Driving Trucks
Self-driving trucking startup Embark Trucks announced it will open two transfer hubs to switch freight to its automated trucks.
September 25, 2019Experts Advocate Infrastructure Funding, Reforms at House Hearing
Significant upgrades of freight and commuter corridors would vastly improve motorists’ quality of life and regional commerce, a panel of infrastructure experts told a congressional panel Sept. 25.
September 25, 2019Perspective: Appreciating the Journey as Chairman
Barry Pottle writes: One of the things I’ve learned about trucking is you need to appreciate the journey. It was a lesson I took to heart at 18 when I started my career in this industry as an owner-operator, and one that served me well in my time as American Trucking Associations chairman.
September 25, 2019Ex-Uber Engineer Anthony Levandowski Publicly Rebuts Theft Claims
Former Uber Technologies Inc. engineer Anthony Levandowski broke his long silence about allegations that he stole driverless vehicle technology from Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit to say that he didn’t do it.
September 25, 2019Walgreens, FedEx Express Partner With Google Parent on Drones
Wing Aviation, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., said it is collaborating with FedEx Corp.’s Express division and pharmacy retailer Walgreens to launch a drone-delivery service in Christiansburg, Va.
September 25, 2019Spear to Target Jury Verdicts, HOS, Infrastructure at MCE
The head of American Trucking Associations plans to focus on fighting back against large court verdicts against the industry, continuing the push for a national infrastructure package and working toward reform for federal hours-of-service rules when the industry gathers for ATA's annual Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.
September 26, 2019Minnesota DOT Identifies Strategies for Decarbonization
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report that provides recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across modes of surface transportation, including heavy trucks.
September 24, 2019Daimler Fined $960 Million to Settle Rigged Diesel-Car Probe
German prosecutors fined Daimler AG 870 million euros for “negligent violation” in a probe into selling rigged diesel cars.
September 24, 2019Navistar Takes New Path Toward Market Gains
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International Corp. announced it is pushing into 2020 with plans for a new truck plant, electric trucks and a Class 8 with a Level 2 option, and it will place greater reliance on a single vehicle platform to optimize R&D, parts and tooling.
September 24, 2019