17 Jul Trailer Technology Moves Forward Change is the fuel that spurs innovation, whether social or industrial. Technology for trailer management is no different. Read more...
17 Jul More Fleets Are Going Green at Their Facilities A growing number of transportation and logistics providers are cutting costs and going green with energy-efficient truck terminals and warehouses. Read more...
17 Jul Senate Committee to Consider USDOT Nominee July 22 The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to consider the nomination of Joel Szabat to become undersecretary of transportation for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read more...
17 Jul Ducted Fuel Injection Shows Promise for Diesel Researchers have developed a promising yet surprisingly simple modification to diesel engines that could hold the key to reducing the complexity, maintenance, and size and weight of emission aftertreatment systems. Read more...
17 Jul Tesla Keeps China Growth Going With Record Registrations Tesla Inc. kept growing in China last month, with registrations of its electric vehicles jumping to a record in the world’s largest market as the coronavirus outbreak receded. Read more...
17 Jul Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back. Read more...
17 Jul Home Construction Jumps 17.3% in June Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring’s massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more...
16 Jul VTNA Remains Aggressive on Future Despite Uncertainties Volvo Trucks North America presented a business review, recapped two recently upgraded models and noted what it is doing at its customer center to stay connected amid social distancing and travel restrictions. Read more...
16 Jul Senate GOP to Focus on Schools, Jobs in COVID-19 Stimulus The Senate’s next round of stimulus funding related to the coronavirus pandemic is likely to assist with education and boost the workforce, the chamber’s leader indicated. Read more...
16 Jul Oil Slips as Looming OPEC Supply Surge Adds to Demand Woes Oil snapped its two-day rally amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to taper production cuts and U.S. economic data signaling a slowing recovery in the labor market. Read more...