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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 2, 2022

Quantix Accepts EV Delivery for Drayage Operation

After COVID-19 pandemic-induced component shortages delayed delivery, Quantix has finally welcomed its first electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2022

Is the Largest Truck Prebuy Ever on the Horizon?

An ACT Research study indicates that trucking will be hit with a major prebuy before the next round of EPA emission regulations hit in 2027. HDT sits down with ACT Research’s senior analyst to get the scoop.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 31, 2022

Safety Groups Petition NHTSA to Reconsider Rear Underride Rule

A new underride-guard rule years in the making is still not good enough, say safety groups petitioning for it to be reconsidered.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

Historic Tennessean Travel Stop Rebuilds Bigger & Better

A new 25,000-square-foot building is planned for the iconic Tennessean Travel Stop about one year after the site's former building was destroyed by a grease fire.

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Driversby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step to Bring More Women into Trucking

The plan by Biden-Harris Administration to strengthen the trucking industry includes the U.S. DOT's appointment of members to the Women of Trucking Advisory Board.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeAugust 30, 2022

AB5 Injunction Lifted, but CTA Plans to Renew Challenge

A preliminary injunction that had barred California from enforcing its AB5 law has officially been lifted — but trucking is not giving up on challenging this law that severely restricts the use of independent contractors.

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CARB Unveils ‘Smog Check’ for Trucks at LA Enforcement Event

CARB's Heavy Duty Inspection and Maintenance program begins in 2023 and is expected to deliver $75 billion in health benefits.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 29, 2022

BP Refinery Shutdown Leads to Emergency HOS Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a temporary hours-of-service exemption for the transport of fuel and petroleum products to certain states following the unexpected shutdown of a BP refinery.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeAugust 29, 2022

The Battle Between FedEx Ground and Now-Former Contractor

Spencer Patton’s company is one of the largest FedEx Ground contractors in the United States — or it was, until his outspoken criticism led him to cancellation of his contract and a lawsuit against his consulting company.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsAugust 25, 2022

Volvo LIGHTS Ends – A New Era Dawns

The ambitious Volvo LIGHTS collaborative BEV project has ended with lessons learned and new goals set for electric truck operation on the West Coast.

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