Nicholas Schmidt of Standish, Mich., became owner No. 1 of Ford Motor Co.’s first electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
ATA’s Chris Spear Touts Efforts to Address Parking, Training at Mid-Year Session
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said the group’s recently completed Mid-Year Management Session tackled key issues facing the industry, but stressed that much work remains to address the biggest challenges confronting motor carriers.
May 19, 2022Inspectors Begin Three-Day Roadcheck Enforcement Effort
A look at the first day of a three-day stepped-up law enforcement International Roadcheck inspection operation.
May 18, 2022Qualifying for Nationals Requires Well-Rounded Performance, Chairman Says
There’s more to a state qualifier than showcasing one’s safety driving skills in a bid to advance to the National Truck Driving Championships.
May 13, 2022NHTSA Seeks OK to Extend Data Collection for Safety Tech Study
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to continue gathering data for its crash-avoidance field study that is seeking comments from commercial motor carrier drivers about their beliefs and attitudes toward safety technologies.
May 10, 2022TuSimple Taps Werner for Roadside Service, Support
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.
May 4, 2022Industry Reacts to FMCSA's Plans on Heavy-Truck Speed Limiters
A federal proposal to consider requiring speed limiters on new commercial trucks has drawn mixed reactions from trucking and safety groups.
May 4, 2022Tire Choices Provide Pros, Cons for Fleet Maintenance Managers
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.
April 29, 2022Bill to End Predatory Towing Goes Before Maryland Governor
Despite strong opposition from the towing industry, Maryland truckers are optimistic the governor will sign a bill to end predatory towing practices on highways under the jurisdiction of the state police.
April 26, 2022Amazon to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics, Robotics Companies
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.
April 21, 2022