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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 28, 2022

DOT Proposes Oral-Fluid Testing for Drugs

The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 28, 2022

Embark Partners with Real Estate Group to Advance Autonomous Fleet Nationwide

Embark is looking to access the real estate it needs to activate a nationwide transfer point network where freight would move from autonomous long-haul trucks to driver-enable first- and last-mile delivery.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 25, 2022

California Approves New Transport Refrigeration Emissions Rules

New California emissions regulations for transport refrigeration units kick in starting this December, on the way to a requirement for all truck TRUs operating in California to be zero‑emission by the end of 2029.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Carrier Transicold Makes Telematics Standard on Reefer Units

Carrier Transicold is making telematics a standard feature on its most popular trailer refrigeration units, the X4 series and Vector 8000 series.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 24, 2022

Ukraine Invasion: Higher Fuel Prices Likely, Cyber Attacks Could Affect Supply Chains

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have ripple effects throughout the supply chain and trucking, as oil prices have soared and cyber security experts say cyber attacks won’t likely remain inside Ukraine’s borders.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Ballard, Mahle Start Work on Concept Engine for Long-Haul Trucks

In a multi-year development program Ballard and Mahle will continuously refine Ballard’s compact, energy-dense fuel cell stack and an integrated engine to meet the expectations of the truck industry.

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Driversby David CullenFebruary 23, 2022

Webinar: How Fleets are Using Technology to Find and Keep Drivers

In a March 3 webinar, hear how savvy fleet managers are leveraging a broad array of technologies to help make drivers' jobs easier, safer and more efficient.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 23, 2022

ZF on New CVS Division, Intelligent ABS Production

Learn how ZF has integrated its acquisition of Wabco into the new Commercial Vehicle Solutions division and what that combination offers fleets.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 22, 2022

ATA: Truck Tonnage Rises in January

Thanks to rising retail rates and factory output, American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.6% in January.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 22, 2022

Cummins Buying Meritor to Accelerate Electrification Development

Cummins is buying Meritor in a deal that will give the company a broad reach in traditional powertrains and components as well as accelerating its development of battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric propulsion systems.

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