The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect for a little over a year – but there are still some stumbling blocks fleets can run into.
March 25, 2021
The ABC test raises its head on Capitol Hill: Sweeping federal labor legislation could threaten trucking's independent contractor model.
March 22, 2021
In a widely expected move, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed to withdraw a rule published in the last days of the Trump administration that changed the definition of independent contractor.
March 19, 2021
“Anything that takes the burden off the driver, that makes the equipment safer to operate, that meets the application, and provides a cost and maintenance savings to give a better return on investment over the life of a trailer” are options trailer buyers should consider.
March 18, 2021
Mack and Volvo customers can now make unlimited over-the-air parameter updates from virtually anywhere, letting them easily make changes to improve efficiency and productivity for various geographies and operating conditions.
March 18, 2021
Hino Trucks announced its will produce medium- and heavy-duty Hino trucks with Cummins engines for sale in North America and accelerate its development of battery-electric trucks.
March 12, 2021
Kenworth told Work Truck Week attendees that it has enhanced its MX engines for 2021, improving fuel economy and durability – and teased a new medium-duty truck to be introduced soon.
March 12, 2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration isn’t sure when autonomous commercial trucks are coming, but its researchers are busily preparing for widespread use of the technology – including the potential impact on the workforce, the new acting administrator said.
March 11, 2021
Navistar will offer wider availability and ratings for its A26 engine in its International severe service trucks this year and longer maintenance intervals for the Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines.
March 10, 2021
Despite a softer-than-usual medium-duty truck market, Mack Trucks officials said they’re on target to meet “aggressive” sales goals for its new Mack MD Class 6 and 7 medium-duty trucks introduced last year.
March 8, 2021
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are expected to grow dramatically during the first half of 2021, which is likely to exacerbate ongoing problems with congestion and turnaround times.
March 8, 2021
Blume Global has developed a digital platform that aims to help speed truck turnaround times at ports, starting with the Fenix Marine Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
March 8, 2021
The debate about mandating speed limiters in trucks is on again.
March 4, 2021
What trucking issues could be affected by a Biden administration move to change the cost/benefit analysis of significant regulations?
February 25, 2021
Nikola said it will start building prototypes of its fuel-cell-electric cabover truck in the second quarter. When will it – and the FCEV sleeper-truck Nikola Two – hit the road?
February 23, 2021