Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking
All OEMs have developed electric units that meet current CARB regulations and can be plugged in at the dock. (Great Dane) Transport refrigeration unit technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives, including diesel-electric hybrids and, in some cases, entirely ...more
Feds plan to require that all new cars be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems
On Wednesday, federal transportation authorities announced a major rule proposal to require that new cars and light trucks come equipped ...more
Self-Driving Trucks Becoming Common on North Texas Roads
Gatik has been operating self-driving trucks for Walmart in Bentonville, Ark., since 2019, and now makes deliveries for Sam's Club ...more
Progressive Introduces Truck Roadside Assistance Coverage
aogreatkim via Getty Images Progressive Insurance launched a new roadside assistance coverage option for commercial heavy-duty trucks, the auto insurance ...more
Back-Office Job Demand Remains Steady at Fleets
Fleets, like Yellow, have been working on retention of back-office employees over the past few years. (Yellow) With a lingering ...more
Lack of Truck Parking Alarms Pennsylvania Drivers
A truck enters the Pennsylvania Turnpike. (Tom Volk/The Morning Call via Tribune Content Agency) WASHINGTON, Pa. — Truckers nearing the ...more
Consumer Confidence Declines Again in May
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of ...more