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Capitol Agenda: The Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works program will unite public and private stakeholders to enable a more resilient freight network. 

Brad Jacobs, the billionaire who founded XPO Logistics, is creating a publicly listed company designed for multiple acquisitions and funded with $1 billion, mostly from Jacobs himself.

The Biden administration on Dec. 2 issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry for its role in global warming.

The Biden administration may not be able to take full advantage of the recent drop in oil prices as it seeks to refill its depleted crude oil reserve, an Energy Department official said Dec. 4.

American Trucking Associations is leading opposition to legislation in Congress aiming at recasting how certain commercial drivers are compensated.

Canada Cartage truck

Canada Cartage Corp. will buy GTI Group for an undisclosed sum, the company said.

Used trucks on dealership lot

October Used Class 8 Sales Up 7% Year-Over-Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in October increased 7% year-over-year to 21,500 units from 20,100 units, ACT Research reported.

Snow clearing

Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training

From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.

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In-cab camera

Many fleets have adopted forward- and inward-facing cameras to coach drivers and reduce liability. Now the latest smart camera technology is taking things a step further.

A Samsara camera installation

Video-based safety systems are helping fleets prevent crashes and exonerate drivers, but successful deployment of this technology continues to hinge on driver acceptance.

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Tesla Cybertruck

After years of development delays and manufacturing snags, Tesla Inc. finally handed over its first Blade Runner-esque Cybertrucks to customers.

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NanoGraf, a startup specializing in high-performance batteries made using silicon, is close to starting operations at a facility near Chicago’s central business district.

Joe Biden in an EV

The departments of Treasury and Energy proposed new rules Dec. 1 that could make it harder for electric vehicles to qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit.

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