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‘Spotter’ in New Orleans Accident Scam Sentenced to 21 Months

A so-called spotter who participated in at least two staged accidents against trucks in the New Orleans area has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his part in the wire fraud conspiracy.

Senate Committee to Meet for Gina Raimondo Confirmation Hearing

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce is scheduled to defend her nomination before a Senate panel Jan. 26.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans to Drill for Natural Gas Near Texas Launchpad

Elon Musk recently moved to Texas, where he launches some of his rockets and is building a battery factory. Now, for good measure, he plans to drill for natural gas in the state.

Safety, Infrastructure Top Buttigieg’s Agenda at Senate Hearing

President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Department of Transportation pointed to the importance of safely moving people and goods and the new administration’s goal of modernizing the nation’s mobility networks as key areas of focus for him during his Jan. 21 Senate nomination hearing.

SPAC Boom Propels EV Makers to Public Markets

Until June last year, Tesla Inc. was the only dedicated electric carmaker based in the U.S. on the stock market. Then special purpose acquisition companies took over Wall Street.

Incoming CEO of XPO Spinoff Company Outlines Plans

Malcolm Wilson shared his hopes and plans Jan. 15 for when he becomes the first CEO of a new company splitting from XPO Logistics Inc.

Plaintiff Attorneys Often Use 'Reptile Theory' to Win Nuclear Trucking Jury Verdicts, Experts Say

In trucking accident lawsuits, the "reptile theory" is a method plaintiff lawyers have deployed in pursuit of so-called “nuclear” jury verdicts.

E-Commerce Shaped by COVID-19 May Become New Normal, Experts Say

The online shopping trend hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic may signal a new normal for purchasing habits and shipping services, according to Adam Colon, director of operations at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.

Mack Enhances Axle Warranties on Model Year 2022 Trucks

Mack Trucks announced it extended the time and mileage coverage for its standard Mack axle warranties on model year 2022 vehicles.

More Fleets Are Utilizing Remote Diagnostics

A growing number of motor carriers are taking advantage of remote diagnostics to streamline vehicle maintenance and reduce downtime, but fleets must know how to filter through the data to use this information effectively.

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Oregon DOT Surveys Drivers Ahead of Local Road Usage Pilot

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