Federal Highway Administration officials and emergency responders foresee a need to prepare for large fires in crashes and incidents from lithium-ion battery-powered heavy trucks.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
ATA, Stakeholders Press Congress on TSA Threat Assessment Enrollment Bill
American Trucking Associations is among the stakeholders recently calling on congressional committees to pass a bill that expedites applications for commercial drivers seeking security credentials.
July 13, 2022I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking
An Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.
July 12, 2022Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds
The American Transportation Research Institute found the majority of young truck drivers are motivated by factors besides pay when choosing a carrier.
July 12, 2022PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan Dealt Crushing Legal Blows
Pennsylvania’s governor, General Assembly legislators and a judge dealt legal blows to permanently stop the state Department of Transportation’s effort to toll nine bridges to create revenue for repairs.
July 11, 2022House Readies Consideration of FY23 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would ensure funding for operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2023 has been cleared for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
July 7, 2022California’s AB 5 Goes Into Effect, Leaves Questions for Carriers, Owner-Operators
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge to a controversial California law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as motor carrier employees, carriers and independent contractors could soon be thrust into an uncertain business environment.
July 7, 2022The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety
Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.
July 18, 2022The Next Frontier for Drones: Out of Sight
REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.
July 6, 2022States Adopt Digital License Plates for CMVs
Digital license plates are a reality for heavy trucks in California and Arizona as Texas becomes the latest to adopt this innovative technology, but only for some commercial vehicle fleets.
July 6, 2022