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Mack Trucks: Trump’s Tariffs Could Put Us at a Competitive Disadvantage

Back on March 23, 2017, President Donald Trump welcomed trucking industry representatives to the White House for a discussion on health care. During their visit, Trump, wearing an “I [heart] truckers” pin, climbed into the cab of a Mack truck parked on the lawn, pumped his fists and pretended to drive the stationary big rig.

June 28, 2018

How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?

Six months after the electronic logging device mandate went into effect, this LiveOnWeb program explores the impact the change has had on the trucking industry.

June 27, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 25: The Hours

Three U.S. House lawmakers recently unveiled legislation they said would provide common-sense fixes to hours-of-service issues certain truckers are facing. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 25, 2018

Global Auto Sector Likely to Feel Effects of Tariffs

Over the past three decades, the global auto industry has gotten, well, more global. Manufacturers built scores of factories outside their home countries to reduce exposure to currency swings, take advantage of cheaper labor and manufacture cars closer to buyers.

June 22, 2018

Lehigh Valley Planners Target Tractor-Trailer Parking as E-Commerce Surges

While the growing presence of tractor-trailers has been a complaint of Lehigh Valley, Pa., residents in recent years, local planners are concerned with the one place they’re not seeing them — designated truck parking spots.

June 22, 2018

HOS Flexibility Provided Under House Bill

Legislation that would provide hours-of-service flexibility for certain truckers as a way to promote highway safety and boost the economy was introduced June 21 by a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers.

June 21, 2018

ACT Research Forecasts Downturn in Chinese CV Market

ACT Research Co. is forecasting downward pressure on the Chinese commercial vehicle market — but not all segments at once — beginning this year and extending through 2022, driven by higher prices and lower rates.

June 21, 2018

Volvo Pushes Forward With Electric Trucks

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks executives said they are convinced that electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role in the future of commercial transportation and outlined their first steps toward making that vision a reality.

June 21, 2018

Boston OKs Citywide Tests of nuTonomy Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars will soon be zipping across Boston after transportation officials granted one company permission to test their robotic cars outside the Seaport — with South Boston first up.

June 21, 2018

Caterpillar Sales Boom Can’t Save It From Trade-War Carnage

The world on the cusp of a trade war has spooked investors, and few companies are feeling the fright more than Caterpillar Inc.

June 20, 2018