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Driversby David CullenDecember 2, 2019

Entry-Level Driver Training Rule: To Be Continued?

Word inside the Beltway indicates that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will delay implementation of its final rule on national minimum-training standards for entry-level drivers.

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Fuel Smartsby Steve Bouchard, Transport RoutierDecember 2, 2019

Lion Electric Invests in Integrated Vocational Electric Trucks

The Canadian based Lion Electric Company is developing various types of fully electric specialized Class 8 urban trucks, in collaboration with six partners and with a contribution of $5.9 million from the government of Quebec – but expect to see these trucks offered in the U.S. as well.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffNovember 27, 2019

U.S. DOT Wants Industry Input on Emerging Technologies

The Department of Transportation wants public and transportation industry stakeholders to comment on its Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Council to better improve its responsiveness to the needs of the public.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2019

Shell Looks at the Future of Fuel

At a recent conference at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Shell presented an array of speakers who sized up the state of alternative fuel technologies in trucking and a likely timeline for real-world adoption of these new means of moving freight.

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Sponsoredby HDT Promotions Staff November 26, 2019

Webinar on Making the Supply Chain Smarter & Faster

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar Dec. 19 to discuss emerging technologies, such as autonomous trucks and drone-based delivery systems. 

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Schneider Offers Instant Load Booking for Third Party Carriers

Schneider has launched an automated tool that enables third party carriers to instantly book loads at the click of a button.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Port of New York, New Jersey Buys Solar Chargers for Growing Electric Vehicle Fleet

The New York/New Jersey Port Authority has purchased two of Envision Solar International’s EV Arc 2020 charging units to charge its growing fleet of electric vehicles and provide power in emergency situations.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenNovember 26, 2019

Cummins to Trim Workforce in Line with Market Demand

Engine maker Cummins Inc. is planning to lay off about 2,000 workers due to the downturn in the market.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Dart Transit Chronicles its History in Podcast Series

To commemorate its 85th anniversary, Dart Transit Company has announced a 15-part documentary podcast series that chronicles the company’s history through interviews with industry and company leaders.

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Equipmentby David CullenNovember 25, 2019

Freightliner Cascadia Heads Down Under

A right-hand drive version of that quintessentially American longhauler, the Freightliner Cascadia, is now available for order in Australia and New Zealand.

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