A final rule clarifying the definition of independent contractor published Jan. 7 by the Department of Labor covers several issues specific to trucking – but there are questions as to whether it will actually take effect under the incoming Biden administration.
Geotab has launched a new electric vehicle solution, Geotab Energy, which is aimed to equip utilities and EV owners with advanced electricity demand management solutions.
Despite the record plunge in new-truck orders during the spring COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, orders of Class 5 through 8 trucks closed out 2020 in near-record territory.
Southern Tire Mart has allied with Pilot Flying J to provide tire and maintenance service nationwide.
A new tire data management system from Tyrata delivers automated tire tread depth monitoring within hours of deployment, according to the company.
Tire retreading company Pre-Q Galgo has named Ron Elliott marketing manager as it works to expand its presence in the U.S. and Canada.
Cummins is discontinuing sale of its ReCon remanufactured diesel particulate filters, HDT has learned.
The Daseke board of directors has appointed Jonathan Shepko as Interim CEO while the carrier seeks to replace CEO Christopher Easter, who retired at the end of last month.
Cox Automotive has acquired fleet mobile maintenance provider Dickinson Fleet Services to bolster the capabilities and geographic reach of its nationwide Pivet fleet services marketplace, and focus on powering a fleet future that is dependent on mobile maintenance and repair services.
The Hendrickson Haulmaax EX is now a part of the chassis enhancements of the International HX Series vocational truck.
A new climate change policy provides work-truck-industry association NTEA the opportunity to educate the public, regulators, and legislators about how the industry is addressing society’s environmental concerns.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a consent order with Daimler Trucks North America following an investigation that found the company failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other reporting requirements.
An order for more than 6,000 Workhorse C-Series all-electric delivery vehicles was placed by Pride Group Enterprises, a Canadian and U.S. based company with businesses in transportation equipment retail, wholesale, rental, leasing, and logistics.
The average national cost of diesel has continued to rise. While not hitting previous year prices, it's one trend to watch.
"Yard moves" can be logged as on duty not driving under trucker hours of service regulations – but just what constitutes a yard move? See how FMCSA proposed to define a yard move.
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