An Arkansas Congressman introduced legislation that would allow positive drug screenings obtained through hair testing to be entered into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) online drug and alcohol database. On July 10, Rep. Eric A. Crawford introduced H.R.4320, a bill that would “amend title 49, United States Code, ...more
Economic Factors Bombard Truck Makers From All Angles
A fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia. DTNA is forecast to sell 155,000 to 175,000 trucks in 2025 across all classes. (Daimler Truck ...more
JBS Overcomes Backlash to Secure NYSE Debut
JBS has touted the plan as key to accessing a broader pool of investors and building confidence in its corporate ...more
A road through a Nevada National Park was closed overnight this week after a wayward semi truck got stuck under ...more
A truck driver is accused of speeding under the influence following a California Highway Patrol (CHP) traffic enforcement operation in ...more
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict truck traffic from using the far left lane of the roadway. ...more
A former Jack Cooper driver has dealt with his recent job loss by starting a car-hauling business of his very ...more
Data Center Demand Propels Eaton Q1 Profit, Revenue Growth
Eaton Center office in Beachwood, Ohio. (Eaton Corp.) Data center and electricity generation construction continued ...more
Trump Downplays Talks, Says US Will Dictate Tariff Terms
“It’s going to be a very fair number, it’ll be a low number. We’re not ...more
Vocational Demand, Price Hikes Boost Allison Q1 Profit
Newly manufactured Allison transmissions. The company's Q1 net income rose 13.6% to $192 million. (Allison ...more
A 911 operator used the successful Clark Memorial Bridge rescue as a way to reassure ...more
Two truck drivers and their families will now pursue a lawsuit against Amazon after incidents ...more
A $6,000 reward is being offered for any information on the death of a lady ...more
A truck driver with “no remorse” for the accident was sentenced to more than 22 ...more
ATRI: Repeal of Truck Excise Tax Would Cut Costs
The excise tax on a model year 2024 zero-emission truck costing as much as $435,000 ...more
A county in northern California is pushing a brake fire crackdown to prevent roadside fires ...more
Relay Inks Digital Fuel Payment Deal With Pilot
Digital payment technologies such as Relay's give fleets enhanced anti-fraud protection, according to one Pilot ...more
Over one thousand drivers have lost their Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) for good as part of ...more
Nikola Cuts 270 Jobs to Slash Costs
Nikola Tre BEV by Nikola Corp. The company will lay off 120 employees at its ...more
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is warning drivers to plan ahead for delays caused ...more
EV Battery Swapping Could Help Solve the US Charging Problem
A battery is changed on an electric vehicle at Ample headquarters. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) More ...more
Key Inflation Gauge Rises as Americans Cut Back on Spending
(Julie Jacobson/Associated Press) WASHINGTON — A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the ...more
Police searching for truck driver that fled after striking two pedestrians
Police are searching for a truck driver that fled the scene after striking two pedestrians ...more