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August 2025 trucking conditions.
Fleet Management•by News/Media Release•September 25, 2025

Finally! Trucking Conditions Showed Signs of Life in August

Both ATA and FTR are reporting that August showed a rare second straight month of gains for North American trucking activity.

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Kodiak autonomous truck.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•September 25, 2025

Kodiak Robotics Announces IPO

Kodiak AI’s common stock and public warrants are expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) on September 25, 2025, under the ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW,” respectively.

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Einride autonomous truck.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•September 25, 2025

Einride Achieves World-First Autonomous Border Crossing

Einride has successfully completed an electronic border crossing without any human intervention, the OEM announced.

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Remains of burned-up Freightliner tractor-trailer
Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•September 24, 2025

NTSB Recommends Driver Monitoring, Collision Avoidance Tech

The National Transportation Safety Board is pushing for mandatory driver monitoring technology and greater use of advanced safety systems in commercial trucks as a result of its investigation into a fatal 2023 crash.

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Deecell solar power system for trucks.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•September 24, 2025

New Solar Power System for Sleepers

Deecell Power Systems has released a new solar power system designed for sleeper cabs and other long-haul applications.

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Fuel Smarts•by Maureen Gorsen and Caleb Bowers, Sidley Austin•September 24, 2025

California Proposal Could Reduce Truck Emissions Rules Uncertainty

Owners and operators of large fleets and drayage trucks in California have been in emissions regulations limbo since 2023. This uncertainty may end soon.

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J.J. Keller fuel placard.
Safety & Compliance•by News/Media Release•September 24, 2025

J. J. Keller Unveils Innovative Flip Placard Design

J.J. Keller said its new flip placard design triples durability and cuts costs for a Midwestern fuel hauler.

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2025 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award.
Drivers•by News/Media Release•September 23, 2025

2025 Driving for Excellence Award Finalists Named

Four finalists have been selected for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award.

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•September 23, 2025

House Bill Would Ban Predatory Lease-Purchase Programs in Trucking

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would ban predatory lease-purchase programs between motor carriers and truck drivers, which a federal Truck Leasing Task Force called “irredeemable tools of fraud and driver oppression.”

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Tesla Semi trucks.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•September 23, 2025

Uber Freight Launches EV Fleet Accelerator Program

Uber Freight has partnered with Tesla to introduce a new program to make electric trucks more affordable for fleets.

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