News
More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule
More than 150 lawmakers are urging the EPA to rescind its final rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Podcast: Operational costs reach new high
The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report details the high cost of doing business across the board.
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Business, Equipment, News
Knight-Swift to equip trucks with Embark’s autonomous truck tech
White-collar tech industry employees are ready to hand over the keys of autonomous trucks to blue-collar truckers. San Francisco-based autonomous truck technology company Embark Trucks and Phoenix-based Knight-Swift Transportation are launching what they are calling a Truck Transfer Program. Rather than using Embark employees, the program will allow Knight-Swift drivers to operate the autonomous trucks […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel up in nine of 10 regions
The federal weekly report released Feb. 21 showed an increase of 3.6 cents to the national average. California region’s average tops $5.
News, OOIDA, State
Missouri bill addresses concern about certain civil actions
A Missouri bill covers concern about civil actions with lawyers and doctors who sometimes collude on incidents that can involve a truck.
Federal, News, OOIDA
National Consumer Complaint Database update to include broker category
Addressing comments about the National Consumer Complaint Database, FMCSA said it will make it easier to file complaints against brokers.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Truckers Act would grant drivers cross-border vaccine exemption
Sen. Rick Scott introduced legislation that would exempt foreign truck drivers from the cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Business, Equipment
Engine maker Cummins to acquire axle, brake company Meritor
Cummins says it expects acquiring axle/brake tech specialist Meritor will help it develop economically feasible zero-carbon transportation.
Driver Fitness, Equipment, News, OOIDA
Truckers’ health key topic on next episode of ‘Live From Exit 24’
On the next episode of “Live From Exit 24,” Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh discuss a new product to help truckers lead a healthier life.
Business
Roberts Energy-Brown Bear Transport buy Abenaqui Carriers
New Hampshire’s Abenaqui Carriers is becoming part of Springfield, Mass.-based fuel supplier Roberts Energy, owner of Brown Bear Transport.
Business, News, Products & Services
ELD manufacturers say they are ready for end of 3G
With the 3G network sunset underway, Land Line takes a deep dive into how many ELDs will be affected and how many drivers will need to upgrade.
Business, Equipment, News
Waymo, C.H. Robinson team up for autonomous truck pilot program
Autonomous driving technology company Waymo and C.H. Robinson are entering a long-term partnership to explore autonomous trucks in logistics.