NHTSA To Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias
NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.
Feds Move to Require AEBs for Heavy Trucks
Two federal agencies announced a joint proposed rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks, aiming to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashe
Senate Committee Advances PRO Act on Worker Classifications
A Senate panel on June 21 approved legislation that would seek to update federal classifications for workers.
Teamsters, UPS Shift Focus to Pay Raises
In contract negotiations between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters, the two sides have come to agreement on dozens of matters to clear the way for talks on pay and other major issues.
GOP Senators Press for Labor Nominee Julie Su’s Withdrawal
Nearly three dozen Republican senators called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from consideration his nominee to lead the Department of Labor.
Former Longistics Transportation Chairman Duane Long Dies
Duane Long, former president and chairman of Raleigh, N.C.-based logistics provider Longistics Transportation Inc., died June 12 after a long battle with lung disease. He was 70.
Warehouse Robots Help Deliver the Goods
As labor shortages persist, a French robotics company called Exotec, with North American headquarters in Atlanta, is seeing strong demand for its autonomous warehouse robots.
Parts, Labor Expenses Up More Than 8% Year-Over-Year in Q1
Maintenance parts and labor expenses for trucking companies across North America rose more than 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recently released stu
Rule Would Require First Responder Alerts After Derailment
ATLANTA — Federal regulators want all railroads to immediately send the details of everything aboard their trains to every emergency responder within 10 miles of an accident.
XPO’s Ramos Captures New Jersey TDC Title
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey has a new best-in-show. Lorenso Ramos of XPO, competing in the straight truck class, conquered a challenging course en route to a grand champion