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Supply Chain Disruptions Likely to Continue in Near Future

Economists and industry experts widely believe supply chain disruptions will continue to greatly impact the transportation industry for the first half of the year, and possibly into 2023.

February 14, 2022

Broken Lights Top Violation for North American Truckers

Inoperable vehicle lamps caused the most violations in national roadside inspections of trucks from the United States, Mexico and Canada last year, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statistics.

February 2, 2022

BTS to Survey 150,000 Truck Owners This Year

A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation this month is reviving a research effort to help gain a better understanding of the features and purposes of commercial vehicles on the country’s roadways.

February 1, 2022

Biometric Privacy Law in Illinois Posing Legal Challenge for Truckers

Legal experts are warning that trucking companies and their technology providers could be unintentionally dragged into state and federal class-action civil lawsuits over compliance with the notification requirements of an Illinois biometric privacy law.

January 27, 2022

Female Drivers Express Concerns About Sharing Cab With Men

Most professional female truck drivers believe their cabs are safe places, but they recommend that motor carriers adopt training policies allowing them the option for a same-gender trainer when involved in on-the-road activities, a new survey shows.

January 26, 2022

Felony Charges Are First in a Fatal Crash Involving Tesla’s Autopilot

DETROIT — California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.

January 18, 2022

Fleets Sustain Safety Culture Through Driver Relationships, Technology

While technologies have provided real-time data and new insights into how to reduce incidents and help drivers to improve their skills, many fleet executives say building a reputation for safety boils down to trust, culture and accountability.

January 18, 2022

Volvo Receives Recognition for Clean Air Technology

Volvo Group North America won an award for its clean air technology efforts, the company announced last month.

January 14, 2022

USDOT Updates Innovation, Technology Principles

The federal regulatory landscape for transportation operations must prioritize safety, economic growth and climate change, the leadership at the U.S. Department of Transportation recently affirmed in a series of guiding principles.

January 11, 2022

DTNA to Unveil SuperTruck II Concept This Year

Daimler Trucks North America offered an early peek into the engineering and design work behind its SuperTruck II concept vehicle, which the manufacturer plans to unveil later this year.

January 11, 2022