Federal, News
Senators urge NHTSA to regulate autonomous vehicles
Referencing numerous high-profile crashes, a group of senators want to see more oversight of autonomous vehicles at the federal level.
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Podcast: Baltimore bridge collapse update – parking issues
As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, a number of issues need to be resolved – and one of the big ones is truck parking.
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Business, News, Products & Services
FMCSA yanks El Dorado ELD from its registry
Another ELD has been pulled from FMCSA’s electronic logging device registry, illustrating the problem with ELD makers’ self-certification.
Elections, News, State
Voters in counties across the country will decide on transportation taxes
Ballots in counties across the country will ask voters Nov. 8 whether to raise revenue via taxes for transportation work.
Fuel prices, News
Despite unknowns, EIA expects oil market to steady
The Energy Information Administration released its latest short-term energy outlook on Sept. 7. EIA forecasts oil market to remain similar.
Business, Equipment
Peterbilt offers a special edition Model 389X
Peterbilt has accessorized its classic truck cab, creating a limited number of the special-edition Model 389X. It looks sharp in the photos.
News
Mullen to step down from TuSimple amid securities lawsuit
Former FMCSA acting Administrator Jim Mullen is leaving TuSimple shortly after a lawsuit was filed against the company.
Business, Products & Services
Convenience chain offers discounted fuel to truckers
With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week right around the corner, here are some of the offers companies have to honor the drivers who keep America moving.
Elections, News, Safety & Security, State
New York bill mandates safety technology for passenger vehicles
A New York Senate bill would mandate advanced safety technology for all new passenger vehicles registered in the state.
News, State
MassDOT seeks input on long range transport plan
Truckers have a chance to shape Massachusetts’ transportation plans by taking MassDOT’s online statewide long range plan survey.
News
Research institute seeks driver input on issues facing the trucking industry
What are the trucking industry’s top issues? The American Transportation Research Institute seeks driver survey input to figure that out.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel numbers back down
A week after a 20-cent increase, the national average diesel price was back down. All 10 regions reported decreases as well.