New Requirement: Heavy Trucks and Buses to Have Automatic Emergency Braking Equipment
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have announced a proposed rule that would require heavy trucks and buses to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems within the next five years.
$1 Billion SPAC Deal Highlights Industry Shift
Appian Capital Advisory has successfully sold the Santa Rita nickel mine and Serrote copper-gold project in Brazil for a total of $1.065 billion.
NHTSA Reports Decrease in Traffic Fatalities during the First Quarter of 2023
According to projections released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities in the first three months of 2023 decreased by approximately 3.3% compared to the same period in 2022.
Logistics Plus adds to European operations
Logistics Plus Inc., a logistics service provider based in Erie, Pennsylvania, has acquired Dutch company Jan Krediet in order to expand its presence in Europe.
FedEx Anticipates No Benefit from UPS-Teamsters Negotiations
FedEx does not expect any significant benefits from the ongoing labor negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, according to EVP and Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere.
OOIDA Criticizes EPA Proposal
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has voiced its opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Phase 3 proposal, stating that it disregards the concerns of truck drivers.
Navigating Sensitive Topics: Truckers and Mergers & Acquisitions
A journalist in San Antonio reflects on the rare opportunity to befriend and gain insight from industry professionals while organizing a panel program for the Truckload Carriers Association Safety & Security Meeting.
BNSF Prepares for Intermodal Surge After West Coast Ports' Contract Deal
Following the resolution of the contract dispute at West Coast ports, BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) has announced its readiness to handle an anticipated surge in intermodal volumes once freight levels in the region return to normal.
Paccar Recalls Peterbilt Trucks Following Under Hood Fires
Paccar Inc. has issued a recall for 4,914 Peterbilt Model 579 Class 8 tractors due to the occurrence of six under-hood fires.
Fuel Groups Urge EPA to Revise Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
A group of diesel fuel industry stakeholders is urging the EPA to revise its greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty trucks and adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral approach to decarbonizing transportation.
Fashion Industry Forms Sustainable Supply Alliance
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the Apparel Impact Institute (AII) have joined forces in a collaborative effort to accelerate decarbonization in the fashion industry and promote sustainability throughout the global clothes supply chain.
ABF's latest labor agreement entails a gradual $6.50 per hour wage hike implemented by 2027
ABF Freight System has disclosed the details of its recently reached tentative agreement with its unionized workforce.
'Spectrum Works & MTS Logistics' 13th Charity Bike Tour Raises $98K for Autism Employment & Acceptance'
Spectrum Works and MTS Logistics joined forces for the 13th Annual Charity Bike Tour in New York City, raising over $98,000 to support autism acceptance, employment, and equity.
Suppliers of Walmart have achieved 75% of their emissions goal
Walmart suppliers have made significant progress toward achieving the retailer's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its value chain.
Marijuana Legalization's Effects on the Trucking Industry
A recent report from the American Transportation Research Institute reveals that drivers and carriers are frustrated with the current limitations of drug testing, particularly the absence of a marijuana impairment test.
The independent contractor law in California is facing strong criticism and opposition
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, the former California state legislator who introduced and championed the anti-independent contractor law AB 5, is facing criticism and potential damage to her reputation.
CapRock Partners has completed getting 22 acres of land within North America's largest planned logistics business park
CapRock Partners has acquired a 22.1-acre parcel within the World Logistics Center master plan in Moreno Valley, California.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has expressed concern over the collapse of a section of I-95
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pledged to assist in the rapid repair of a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) on the East Coast, following its collapse in Philadelphia.
The implications of Tesla's charging partnerships with Ford and GM for the electric vehicle industry
Ford Motor, General Motors, and Tesla have made significant strides in revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in North America.
Major Collapse on I-95 in Philadelphia After Tanker Truck Fire
Interstate 95 in Philadelphia experienced a collapse after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, resulting in the closure of a significant section of the highway. A
