Volvo Trucks North America announced it will deploy eight Volvo VNR Electric trucks with two Bronx-based community groups as part of a $10 million award through the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program.
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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
Penske Adds Freightliner eCascadia Production Models
Penske Truck Leasing announced it took delivery of two battery-electric production model Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks from Daimler Trucks North America.
November 30, 2022EV Charging Infrastructure Potentially Unprepared for Cyberattacks
Electric vehicle charging stations are vulnerable to a number of different cyberattack scenarios. A Sandia Labs research report described how a review of vulnerabilities helps prioritize grid protections and inform public policymakers.
November 29, 2022Trucking Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Electronic Identifiers
A proposal by federal regulators to require unique electronic identifiers on large trucks wasn’t well received by many of the nation’s motor carriers and independent truckers.
November 29, 2022Shipping Prices Fall in Inventory Glut, Upping Broker Deals
U.S. trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry. Shipping rates that spiked during disruptions caused by the pandemic have plummeted as inventory gluts across the U.S. lowered demand.
November 28, 2022The Path Toward Sustainable Trucking
Every day there are new articles about an organization announcing sustainability goals and often these objectives are no longer decades away.Â
November 23, 2022Senate Bill Targets Catalytic Converters
Legislation targeting the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
November 21, 2022Government Plans to Require Large Contractor Emissions Reports
Federal regulators have proposed a new climate-reporting rule that would require large federal contractors to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, climate-related financial risks and science-based emissions reduction targets.
November 17, 2022PrePass Urges Caution on CMV Electronic Identifier System
A new PrePass Safety Alliance white paper claims that a proposal to require that trucks have a unique electronic identifier system would not necessarily improve highway safety, and could allow inspectors to monitor the condition of commercial motor vehicles while they are in motion.
November 15, 2022California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules
California is deploying a portable emissions detector in areas with heavy truck traffic to educate drivers and operators about a new smog check program that starts Jan. 1.
November 14, 2022