Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
Listen Now
Podcast: Hybrid semis – the way of the future?
The push for electric trucks generates a lot of concerns. But what about hybrid semis? Revoy’s founder and CEO lays out his vision.
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OOIDA, Truck Shows
The OOIDA tour trailer returns to Crossroads Truck Meet
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to his first stop as truck driver for OOIDA – the Crossroads Truck Meet in California, Mo.
News, State, Truck Parking
TravelCenters of America in Oregon rated highest truck parking availability
Trucker Path calculated the top 20 truck stops regarding truck parking availability. Does the list jibe with your experience?
Features
‘Big Rig’ brings trucking to the big screen
Trucking takes center stage in upcoming film starring Vanessa Hudgens, which follows the journey of a woman finding her way behind the wheel.
Fuel prices, News
EIA forecasts record production
U.S. GDP growth as well as record crude oil production expected by EIA. However, consumers may not see a swift break in prices.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Comments on EPA’s stricter truck emission standards proposal due May 16
Find out how to submit feedback on EPA’s proposed truck emission standards to let the agency know how they will affect your livelihood.
Business, Equipment
Daimler says its eCascadia daycab’s ready for deliveries
Daimler Truck says its eCascadia daycab has gone into series production. Range is 230 miles and recharges up to 80% in 90 minutes.
Federal, News
White House takes steps to accelerate infrastructure plan
The White House says it does not want to waste any time rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, so it’s releasing a Permitting Action Plan.
Fuel prices, News
Study suggests emissions from zero-emission trucks is much more than zero
A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute suggests that the hype around zero-emission trucks may be a bit overblown.
News, State
Louisiana bill would collect fee from electric and hybrid vehicles
A Louisiana House bill is intended to address supplementing transportation funding via a new fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Business, Products & Services
Trucking app seeks to ‘revolutionize the trucking industry’
California-based trucking app company, whose mission is to “revolutionize the trucking industry” for owner-operators, receives $3 million in funding.
