The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has followed up on action by the Trump Administration to enforce English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements for truck drivers by pointing to two high-profile fatality crashes that officials say were caused by drivers who did not speak English. On April 28, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) to rescind ...more

TravelCenters of America (TA) service centers are offering free inspection services to help truckers prep for May’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck. From April 29 through May 12, 2025, free mid-trip inspections are available at participating TA Truck Service locations nationwide.The mid-trip inspections can help detect issues like worn brake pads, low tire pressure, and fuel ...more

( Zed Jameson/Bloomberg) NEW YORK — Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary. The Transportation Department announced April 24 that it will no longer require automakers to report certain kinds of nonfatal crashes — but the exception ...more

The Plug Power liquid green hydrogen plant in Woodbine, Ga. (Agnes Lopez/Bloomberg) Plug Power Inc. shares jumped the most in nearly a year after the hydrogen company announced a $525 million secured debt facility, said it doesn’t plan to raise more equity in 2025 and reported preliminary first-quarter results in line with analysts’ estimates. Plug ...more

The front of the stock exchange is decorated with Traton SE posters to mark the company's IPO. (Boris Roessler/dpa/TNS) MUNICH — Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle subsidiary Traton on April 28 reported a slump in sales and profit in the first quarter. The Munich-based company saw turnover fall by 10% to 10.6 billion euros ($12 billion) compared ...more

International sold 13,702 trucks in Q1, a 27% decrease compared with 17,512 trucks in the year-ago period, Traton said April 28. (International Motors) International Motors’ sales and orders tumbled in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of economic uncertainty due to Trump administration tariffs and a weak U.S. freight market. Profit at parent ...more

Saia pointed to the uncertain macroeconomic environment and harsh winter weather as reasons for missing Q1 expectations. (Saia Inc.) Saia Inc. weathered market headwinds to post a revenue increase of more than 4% during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 25. The Johns Creek, Ga.-based less-than-truckload carrier posted net income of $49.8 ...more

(International Motors Co.) International Motors Co. launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series. Targeted at regional and drayage fleets, the eRH is available in 4×2 and 6×4 axle configurations, and International said it offers a range of up to 300 miles, depending on configuration, battery capacity and use. The eRH has ...more

(International Motors Co.) International Motors Co. launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional-haul tractor, the eRH Series. Targeted at regional and drayage fleets, the eRH is available in 4×2 and 6×4 axle configurations, and International said it offers a range of up to 300 miles, depending on configuration, battery capacity and use. The eRH has a ...more

Plus recently tested driverless safety maneuvers with no one in the vehicle on a closed test track in Ohio. (Plus) Self-driving truck developer Plus recently tested a driverless tractor-trailer on a high-speed closed course with no one onboard the vehicle, marking the latest milestone in the company’s push to commercialize autonomous trucks in 2027. The ...more