Daimler Truck announced a leadership change for Torc Robotics, the autonomous technology developer it acquired in 2019.
August 18, 2022Latest Articles
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Flotilla of Diesel Ships Heads to Europe Amid Energy Crisis
A fleet of ships carrying diesel, one of the world’s most important fuels, is heading for European markets facing energy-security threats from high temperatures, soaring gas prices and Russian disruption.
August 18, 2022 Government, Fuel 
Minnesota Governor Extends Driving Hours for Fuel Transportation
With lower fuel inventories and harvest season expected to increase demand, Minnesota’s governor extended for another month an order enabling more driving hours to transport fuel.
August 18, 2022 Safety 
Rick Cates, NTDC’s ‘Senator,’ Celebrates 50 Years
INDIANAPOLIS — For the National Truck Driving Championships to function well, organizers must be dedicated to planning and executing. In Rick Cates, the NTDC’s organizing committee found a workhorse who has adapted to changes and updates industrywide for 50 years.
August 17, 2022 Business, Equipment 
Atlantic Great Dane President Acquires Dealership
Atlantic Great Dane announced Gene Masteller acquired the company after serving there for more than 30 years, most recently as president.
August 17, 2022 Safety 
NTDC Drivers Take On ‘Tough’ Course
INDIANAPOLIS — The intricate course at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships is pushing competitors to perform at a high level.
August 17, 2022 Business 
Transport Topics Radio
Transport Topics Radio is a weekly news roundtable airing Saturdays on SiriusXM channel 146 from 1-3 p.m. ET and rebroadcast Saturday nights from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. ET, and Sundays from noon-2 p.m. ET and 9-11 p.m. ET. Check out this week's lineup.
August 17, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
Road Deaths Climb for Seventh Straight Quarter as Driving Increases
Traffic fatalities on U.S. roads grew 7% in the opening three months of the year, reaching the highest levels for the first quarter since 2002.
August 17, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
Trimble Invests in Cloud Migration to Enhance Supply Chain
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trimble is accelerating its shift toward cloud computing to further connect data and workflows in the freight transportation industry and enable closer collaboration across the supply chain.
August 17, 2022 Business 
Target Takes a Hit After Heavy Discounts to Clear Inventory
NEW YORK — Target reported solid sales for the fiscal second quarter but its profit plunged nearly 90% after it was forced to slash prices to clear unwanted inventories of clothing, home goods and electronics.
August 17, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Paccar to Offer Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine
Paccar Inc. announced it will offer the new Cummins Inc. X15N natural gas engine in its Kenworth and Peterbilt truck brands.
August 17, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
Retail Sales Were Flat in July
WASHINGTON — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.
August 17, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
Railroads Back Plan Calling for 24% Raises
OMAHA, Neb. — The major freight railroads signaled they’re ready to negotiate a new deal with their workers based on a presidential report that calls for 24% raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks covering 115,000 workers still haven’t commented on the recommendations.
August 17, 2022 Business, Safety 
NTDC Exam Challenges, Surprises Competitors
INDIANAPOLIS — After wrapping up the written exam portion of the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships, several competitors came away impressed with its attention to detail.
August 16, 2022 Business, Equipment, Fuel 
International Truck Launches Updated Powertrain
LAS VEGAS – Navistar Inc. premiered a new, integrated powertrain as part of an update for its International LT Series truck line Aug. 16.
August 16, 2022 Government, Business 
Biden Signs Massive Climate and Health Care Legislation
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law Aug. 16, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda.
August 16, 2022 Government, Business, Equipment 
Mack Offers Haulmaax EX Option, Adds More Army Business
Mack Trucks announced the Mack LR refuse and Mack TerraPro refuse, dump and concrete pumper models are available to order with the optional new Haulmaax EX suspension system.
August 16, 2022 Safety 
ATA Chairman Praises Drivers for Commitment to Profession
INDIANAPOLIS — “I know it feels great to be live again," American Trucking Associations Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr. told those gathered at the National Truck Driving Championships on Aug. 16. The safety event, which runs through Aug. 19, is being held in-person for the first time since 2019...
August 16, 2022 Business, Technology, Safety 
Drivewyze Offers Real-Time Weather Warnings
Connected truck services provider Drivewyze Inc. announced it is now providing real-time weather warnings as part of its Drivewyze Safety+ proactive driver notification platform on ELDs.
August 16, 2022 Business, Equipment 
July Medium-Duty Sales Dip Year-Over-Year
Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales in July slipped 7.3% compared with a year earlier, and only Class 6 with its typical base of bigger customers posted a gain, Wards Intelligence reported. Total sales were 17,682 compared with 19,082 in the 2021 period.
August 16, 2022