Two of the key drivers of autonomous vehicle policy in Congress again touted its potential safety and economic benefits during a hearing with stakeholders.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Carriers, Contractors Voice Support for Keeping DOL Rule
Motor carriers and independent contractors in written comments expressed objection to a U.S. Department of Labor proposal to withdraw a rule designed to clarify the federal standard for determining if a truck driver is a contractor or employee.
April 28, 2021FMCSA Encourages Drivers to Practice Work Zone Safety
In support of National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is encouraging drivers of large trucks to use extra caution, and is urging all drivers to remain alert, obey traffic signs and allow all vehicles extra space.
April 27, 2021ELD Data Shows Effectiveness, Expert Says
New research and inspection data shows that electronic logging devices are largely on target to reach their goals of improving road safety and simplifying tracking hours of service, according to a technology expert.
April 26, 2021Fleets Cautious About ADAS Adoption, TMC Panelists Say
Advanced driver assistance systems have the potential to improve safety, but the road to adoption in trucking likely remains long, according to experts.
April 23, 2021Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Announces 43 Multimodal Projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced $45.9 million in funding has been invested in multimodal projects meant to improve safety, mobility and economic activity.
April 23, 2021TMC Highlights Importance of Electronic Inspection Reports
Electronic driver vehicle inspection reports help digitize the inspection process to be more efficient and paperless.
April 23, 2021Battery-Electric Vehicle Service May Extend to Independent Shops
Dealers and other fleet-servicing shops are coming to terms with the growing shift toward electric fleet vehicles. If enough truck dealerships are slow to adopt, “it may slow down the rollout or it may lead to another service model, such as through third parties or national service chains,” said Mike Roeth, executive director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
April 23, 2021Biden to Restore California’s Ability to Set Pollution Rules
The U.S. Transportation Department is moving to reverse former President Donald Trump’s bid to end California’s ability to set its own automobile tailpipe pollution standards.
April 23, 202124-Hour Repair Becomes the Standard
Time is money in the trucking business, so the clock is always ticking when a commercial truck is in the shop for maintenance or repairs.
April 23, 2021