The federal government is proposing to re-classify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, according to anonymous sources cited by the Associated Press. But what that would mean for trucking is unclear.
April 30, 2024
A New Jersey-licensed commercial driver has been declared an “imminent hazard” and ordered to stop operating after multiple alcohol-related safety violations came to light following a crash.
April 30, 2024
A white paper published by Aurora Innovation found that autonomous trucking technology has the potential to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions in the freight and logistics industry.
April 30, 2024
Learn why fleet managers are switching to Instinct for improved communication and an enhanced telematics experience!
April 30, 2024
New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing program is set to begin June 30 — unless one of several legal challenges blocks or delays its implementation.
April 29, 2024
Hackers can now weaponize connected vehicles in ways that sooner or later will compromise safety. Software defined vehicles and unsecure APIs and mobile services are opening new attack vectors for the bad guys to exploit.
April 29, 2024
A tentative last-minute deal struck between the United Auto Workers and Daimler Truck North America averted a threatened strike at several DTNA facilities in the Southeast.
April 29, 2024
Siemens said its new megawatt charging system could redefine long-haul operations with recharge times of around 30 minutes for Class 8 electric trucks.
April 29, 2024
Allison’s 3414 automatic transmission is now available as a fully integrated option with the S13 powertrain for International RH and HX Series trucks.
April 29, 2024
Dave Dein, who has been leading an effort to get truck-driver education into high schools, was named the 2025 California Association of Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year.
April 26, 2024
Gage Zero, an Austin, Texas, fleet electrification provider has announced new fleet charging hubs in its home state and California.
April 26, 2024
Software-defined vehicles and unsecure APIs and mobile services are opening new attack vectors for the bad guys to exploit. And new vectors are opening every day. Learn more on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.
April 26, 2024
Nikola’s Hyla Energy division is using modular hydrogen refueling stations to help bridge the chicken-and-egg gap between supply and demand for fuel-cell-electric trucks.
April 26, 2024
The New York City Department of Transportation has $6 million to encourage fleets and businesses to shift deliveries away from peak daytime hours.
April 25, 2024
Peterbilt’s new Digital Vision System-Mirrors is a rear-view camera system now available on Model 579 and Model 567 trucks.
April 25, 2024