May Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.9% Year-Over-Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in May decreased 4.9% year-over-year to 19,300 units from 20,300, ACT Research reported.
USDA Offers Up to $500 Million in Biofuel Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $500 million in federal funds are available to boost supplies of American-made biofuel.
Vacancies Common Among Heads of Transportation Agencies
Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the U.S. contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and rising traffic d
Senate EPW Leaders Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill
Legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2029 was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Uber Freight: Empty Miles Likely Underreported
Uber Freight estimated that the trucking industry could be driving close to double the number of empty miles than initially estimated. The company released its findings in a report
Biden Administration Announces Infrastructure Investments
With the height of the busy summer travel season upon us, President Joe Biden is touting investments approved in 2021’s infrastructure law.
Maryland Truckers Seek Solution to Truck Parking Shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the p
Continental Demonstrates Tire Stress Testing Process
UVALDE, Texas — Continental on June 20 hosted a test drive involving a Class 8 truck and sports cars to demonstrate how its tires handle various road conditions.
EV Makers Racing for Supplies of Lithium for Batteries
Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the mineral in a politically and environmentally fraught compet
Fleets Can Expect Long Timelines for Facility Connections
Facility electrification timelines for heavy-duty trucking fleets are likely to be more protracted than carrier executives might expect, according to executives at power utilitie