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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 27, 2024

Buttigieg: Marijuana Reclassification Should Not Affect DOT Drug Testing Rules

Truck driver drug testing should not be directly impacted by reclassification of marijuana as a less-dangerous controlled substance, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a congressional hearing.

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2018 Freightliner M2 truck.
Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJune 26, 2024

BAE/Eaton's Class 7 Demonstrator EV Chassis: Keep it Simple

With 25 years of experience building electric drive systems for transit buses, BAE Systems brings a fresh perspective on how to electrify trucks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 25, 2024

George Brennan Named Publisher of Trucking and Transportation for Bobit

Heavy Duty Trucking is moving into a new phase with a new publisher. George Brennan has been named publisher of the Transportation and Trucking Groups at Bobit, which includes HDT, School Bus Fleet and Metro.

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FMCSA Deputy Administrator Vinn White.
Safety & Complianceby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2024

Vinn White Named FMCSA Deputy Administrator

Prior to joining FMCSA, White was responsible for coordinating DOT initiatives on emerging transportation technologies.

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A Peterbilt Model 579 hauling for Uber Freight.

Uber Freight and Aurora’s Autonomous-Trucks-for-All Plan

Premier Autonomy is a new autonomous truck program developed jointly by Uber Freight and Aurora offering an early and streamlined path to purchase and onboard the Aurora Driver.

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Close up of drive tire on a heavy-duty truck.

Goodyear Introduces Tires-as-a-Service Program for Fleets

Goodyear has introduced a subscription-based, Tires-as-a-Service program designed to reduce total cost of ownership for fleets.

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HDT equipment editor Jim Park in the engine bay of a Freightliner truck.
Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJune 24, 2024

Eaton, BAE Unveil Lightweight EV Powertrain

A new partnership between Eaton and BAE Systems is already delivering new technologies for commercial vehicle electrification.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 24, 2024

Paccar Recall Advises Owners Not to Drive Until Steering Problem is Fixed

Paccar has recalled nearly 3,900 Kenworth and Peterbilt medium- and heavy-duty trucks for a steering issue that could cause a loss of control.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJune 21, 2024

Volvo Teases New Electric Truck for 2025

Trucking reporters got a sneak-peek of a brand-new Volvo VNL Electric truck.

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An International RH tractor with an experimental hydrogen engine on the show floor at the Southwest Research Institute booth at ACT Expo 2024.
Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJune 21, 2024

Red ICE and Blue: The Hunt for a Hydrogen Truck Engine Part 2

Bosch and the Southwest Research Institute are at the spearpoint of an industry-wide effort to develop a liquid-fuel hydrogen truck engine that can deliver clean, green, diesel-like performance.

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