Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Human in Autonomous Trucks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders said would save thousands
Run on Less Event Sees Big Improvements, Pleasant Surprises
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s latest Run on Less program is largely producing pleasant surprises so far, including Tesla Semi performance.
FTC Poised to Sue Amazon for Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to sue Amazon for antitrust violations next week, according to people familiar with the matter — the agency’s fourth swipe at the retai
Elite Truckers to Test Skills at Fundraiser Sept. 23
A month after the National Truck Driving Championships, elite commercial drivers will have a forum to display their talents.
White House Preparing for Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no plan to keep the govern
UAW Strikes Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States
The president of the United Auto Workers said Sept. 22 the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 sta
Volvo Energy Developing Second-Life Plans for Truck Batteries
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Energy said they are developing long-term life cycle plans for batteries used in their electric trucks, with an emphasis on energy stor
Volvo Picks New Chairman Amid Spinoff Talk
Volvo Group, one of the world’s largest truck makers, has proposed that Par Boman be appointed its new chairman at the Swedish company’s annual general meeting in March.
Freight Executives Press Congress on Trucking Priorities
WASHINGTON — Policy initiatives that could improve economic and legal conditions for the trucking industry were raised during a meeting between family-owned stakeholders and lawm