The saying Time flies when youre having fun could likely apply to developing new engine oils. And some time has passed since the last diesel engine oil category was introduced in 2017 when the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced CK-4 and FA-4.
July 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Getting It Right: Developing New Oil Standards
Government, Business, Technology
Senates Bipartisan Chips Bill Would Add $79 Billion to US Deficit
The Senates bipartisan bill to strengthen the nations technology sector in the face of Chinese competition was estimated July 21 to increase U.S. budget deficits by $79 billion over a decade if enacted.
July 21, 2022Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous
Teslas Musk Signals Optimism on End to Supply Chain Hell
Tesla Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates, reflecting the companys progress in getting production back on track while tackling supply chain hurdles and COVID lockdowns at its factory in China.
July 21, 2022Government, Technology
Commenters Divided on FMCSA Plans to Mandate Speed Limiters
Large motor carriers and their trade associations tend to express general support for plans by federal regulators to implement a speed limiter requirement for large trucks. On the other hand, independent owner-operators are overwhelmingly opposed.
July 20, 2022Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire
J.B. Hunt Names Shelley Simpson Company President
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. appointed Shelley Simpson president the first woman to serve in that role.
July 20, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
ZF Outlines Path Ahead for CV Business
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global supplier to commercial vehicles and passenger cars, recently showcased its efforts with automation, steer-by-wire, a modular electric driveline and AI-based transport-as-a-service (TaaS) and reported its new commercial vehicle solutions division is up and running, with orders for technology coming in.
July 20, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Perspective
Perspective: The Power of Cloud-Based Technology
Over the past few years, we have learned that the more we can do remotely, the more we can potentially mitigate disruptions to business. Across supply chains, a cloud-based transportation management system can help companies facilitate remote operations, allowing businesses even small ones to make smarter choices, reduce costs and be more competitive.
July 20, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Sky-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Truckers, Farmers, Consumers
NEW YORK When longhaul trucker Deb LaBree sets out on the road to deliver pharmaceuticals, she has strategies to hold down costs. She avoids the West Coast and the Northeast, where diesel prices are highest. She organizes her delivery route to minimize deadheading driving an empty truck in between deliveries.
July 20, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Hawaii Boosts Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Enacts Other Clean Energy Laws
Providing incentives for trucks to use hydrogen is one of four new laws that took effect in July to counter climate change and boost clean energy in Hawaii.
July 19, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
DOE Eyes Mines as Future Clean Energy Sites
Current or abandoned mines are being considered by the U.S. Department of Energy for experimental clean energy sites below the earths surface in a new $500 million grant program.
July 19, 2022