DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.
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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
Florida Seeks Reforms for Insurance Litigation, Frivolous Lawsuits
Florida lawmakers are readying a series of reforms aimed at frivolous lawsuits that target trucking companies and other small businesses in the state.
February 15, 2023Intellistop Owner Takes FMCSA to Court
Federal trucking regulators have received exemption requests from motor carriers looking for long-term authority to deploy a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature.
February 14, 2023TMC Annual Meeting to Spotlight Root Cause Analysis
Root cause analysis will be in the spotlight during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 27-March 2.
February 10, 2023Reported Cargo Thefts Increased 20% in 2022
The transportation sector experienced an estimated 20% jump in reported cargo thefts amid changing criminal tactics in 2022.
February 9, 2023Senators Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill
Legislation aimed at reducing the theft of catalytic converters was introduced in the U.S. Senate this month.
February 6, 2023Carriers Hoping to See Relief After Years of Insurance Premium Increases
Carriers have weathered years of insurance premium increases and may see slight relief in 2023, but insurance providers continue to face inflation, economic pressures and larger verdicts in both average loss and nuclear verdicts.
February 3, 2023Brakes, Telematics Center Stage at Upcoming TMC Annual Meeting
Brakes and telematics will take center stage at two important technical sessions during TMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Technology Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27-March 2.
February 3, 2023Democrats Tout Biden’s Big Infrastructure Implementation
The leader of the U.S. Senate is among senior Democrats praising the Biden White House’s management of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure law amid renewed calls for oversight from congressional Republicans.
February 2, 2023Daimler Automation Head Says Collaboration Key to Tech’s Success
LAS VEGAS — The leader of Daimler Truck North America’s autonomous technology division said the path to self-driving trucking will advance through partnerships like those her company has forged, and believes the outcome of such collaborations will ultimately benefit motor carriers.
February 1, 2023