Aerodynamic devices intended to calm turbulence and improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles come in many shapes and sizes — from wheel covers to fairings over, under and behind trailers. Now a group of investors has provided additional support to XStream Trucking Inc., whose TruckWings device automatically encloses the area between the tractor and trailer.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
FedEx Practice of Diverting Delivery of Huawei Parcels Called a Political Ploy
FedEx Corp.’s reported practice of rerouting Huawei parcels to the United States without the Chinese company’s authorization demonstrates that the U.S. government is leaving no stone unturned to disrupt normal business activities, analysts said May 28.
May 29, 2019Auto Industry’s Weakness Drags Down Global Economic Growth
A decline in global car sales likely reduced world gross domestic product by 0.2% last year, and a flat auto market will continue to dampen global manufacturing indicators in 2019, according to a report by Fitch Ratings on May 28.
May 29, 2019Tesla to Reveal Price of Chinese-Made Model 3s May 31
Tesla Inc. is getting close to revealing new prices for the Model 3 in China as it nears local manufacturing of the car.
May 28, 2019China Ramps Up War of Rhetoric in Trade Standoff With US
BEIJING — Stepping up Beijing’s propaganda offensive in the tariffs standoff with Washington, Chinese state media on May 24 accused the U.S. of seeking to “colonize global business” with moves against Huawei and other Chinese technology companies.
May 24, 2019Sen. Ed Markey Proposes ‘Green Infrastructure’ Package
A senator key to infrastructure and trucking policy negotiations on Capitol Hill has proposed modernizing the country’s transportation grid via green-centric initiatives.
May 24, 2019Texas, Other States Look to Boost Fees on EVs to Fund Highway Maintenance
Texas is considering whether to impose additional registration fees on electric and hybrid vehicles, following nearly half the states that assess higher fees on battery-powered vehicles to compensate for lost gasoline taxes used to maintain roads and highways.
May 24, 2019FMCSA, NHTSA Seek Comment on Automated Driving Systems
Two federal agencies are seeking public comment that would help in crafting regulations related to automated driving systems.
May 23, 2019In Middle of Trade War, Port of Los Angeles Terminal Gets Ready for Robots
Pier 400 in Los Angeles is North America’s largest shipping terminal. More than 1,700 trucks pass through on average per day, even in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war.
May 22, 2019Sen. Wicker: Commerce Committee’s Agenda to Include Autonomous Vehicle Policy
The U.S. Senate panel with jurisdiction over the trucking industry likely will take up autonomous vehicles technology policy during the 116th Congress.
May 22, 2019