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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 18, 2021

Biden Reverses Trump Move to Industry-Led Apprenticeships

President Biden has reversed a Trump administration move that expanded apprenticeship programs in an “industry-led” model, instead announcing plans to expand the registered apprenticeship programs favored by organized labor.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffFebruary 17, 2021

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, Med Card Waiver

Drivers whose commercial licenses, learners' permits, or medical certification cards have expired during the pandemic got extended relief from the federal government on renewals.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 17, 2021

Kenworth Delivers Electric Prototype Trucks

Kenworth has delivered two prototype Kenworth T680 tractors – equipped with a series hybrid-electric propulsion system – to Total Transportation Systems in Southern California.

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 17, 2021

Bosch Adds Heavy-Duty Part Cross References to FleetCross

Bosch added part cross-reference data for steering components, starters and alternators, diesel components, engine management and vehicle electronics and sensors into the FleetCross tool.

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Driversby Vesna BrajkovicFebruary 17, 2021

5 Reasons Truck Drivers Stay at a Company

While competitive pay and a culture of safety are the top issues when recruiting drivers, three other factors will make or break whether they stick around.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 16, 2021

Connecticut Governor Proposes Trucking Mileage Tax

Tractor-trailers would be taxed based on the trucks weight and the miles traveled within Connecticut, if the state governor gets his way.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 16, 2021

CVSA to Host Virtual Workshop

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will host its CVSA Workshop virtually this year on April 19-23.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 16, 2021

Daimler Trucks NA Names New CEO

John O’Leary will succeed Roger Nielsen as president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, effective April 1.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 16, 2021

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Relief Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the COVID-19 exception to hours of service regulations for certain pandemic-related loads to May 31.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 16, 2021

TMC Announces New Dates for 2021 Exhibition

ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council will host its Transportation Technology Exhibition in-person during TMC’s 2021 Fall Meeting from Sept. 12-16 in Cleveland.

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