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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Phase 3 emissions final rule has been met with widespread opposition by key players in the trucking industry.

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on March 29 set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles.

Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.

Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.

Nighttime parking availability continues to be a challenge for truck drivers. There are options to avoid having to park along dangerous highway ramps, but that safety can come with a price. 

The things that keep fleet managers up at night continued to shift through the end of 2023, according to a recent survey conducted by ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council.

There’s a synergy among driver comfort, simplicity of maintenance, better fuel economy and fleet operating ratio. Several significant changes in these areas are seen in Volvo’s 2024 VNL.

Choosing an energy provider is one of many pressing issues facing the trucking industry as it looks to an EV future. 

A truck at the Port of Baltimore

Maryland truckers impacted by limitations at the Port of Baltimore are seeking emergency waivers from regulations to avert financial hardships.

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Work Continues on Establishing PC-12 Oil Category

PC-12 will replace the current API CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, but there are still hurdles ahead of the finish line.

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The crowded field of developers in the autonomous truck space has winnowed during the past year. Those that remain continue to lay the foundation for large-scale industry adoption. 

Alaska driver competes in a skills test

Nearly every state has scheduled its 2024 truck driving championships, with Nevada next on tap, April 6. See the complete schedule. 

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BALTIMORE — A crane appeared at the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared March 29 to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four missing workers.

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