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AV TEST tracking tool by nhtsa.gov
DOT Expands AV TEST Program
AV TEST tracking tool by nhtsa.gov
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative from a pilot to a full program.
January 12, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel
The largest gain in the price of diesel came in the Lower Atlantic, where it jumped by 6.8 cents per gallon to $2.608. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
Diesel Rises 3¢ to $2.67 a Gallon
The largest gain in the price of diesel came in the Lower Atlantic, where it jumped by 6.8 cents per gallon to $2.608. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
The first full week of 2021 saw the nationwide price of diesel continue to rise, as it had for the last weeks of 2020. Trucking’s main fuel notched a 3-cent increase, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly data released Jan. 11.
January 11, 2021
Business, Technology
The Lucid Motors headquarters stands in Newark, Calif., in August 2020. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Lucid Motors Reportedly in Talks to Go Public
The Lucid Motors headquarters stands in Newark, Calif., in August 2020. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors Inc. is in talks to go public through a merger with one of Michael Klein’s special-purpose acquisition companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 11, 2021
Business, Equipment
A truck driver checks the tarp on the back of her vehicle. (Smederevac/Getty Images)
US Tarp Partners With New Life Transport Parts Center
A truck driver checks the tarp on the back of her vehicle. (Smederevac/Getty Images)
US Tarp announced a partnership agreement with New Life Transport Parts Center to continue to distribute its tarps and replacement parts through the centers.
January 11, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
Left: wellesenterprises/Getty Images; Right: Grafissimo/Getty Images
Rhode Island, New York Top Advocates Group Highway Safety Ranking
Left: wellesenterprises/Getty Images; Right: Grafissimo/Getty Images
Rhode Island and New York have tied for the top spot on Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety’s list evaluating states’ road safety enforcement efforts.
January 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel
Pilot Co.
Pilot, RTS Announce Partnership Aimed at Fleets
Pilot Co.
Travel center operator Pilot Co. and RTS Financial announced their fuel and factoring partnership with a variety of services.
January 11, 2021
Business, Logistics
ABF Freight truck at NTDC 2018. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
ABF Freight President Tim Thorne Announces Retirement Plans
ABF Freight truck at NTDC 2018. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
The president of less-than-truckload fleet ABF Freight will retire later this year after more than three decades with the carrier, parent company ArcBest announced.
January 11, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
A Union Pacific engineer using PTC technology. The technology is operational across the 57,536 railroad route miles as required by federal law, the FRA said Dec. 29. (Union Pacific)
Railroads Achieve Full Positive Train Control Implementation, FRA Says
A Union Pacific engineer using PTC technology. The technology is operational across the 57,536 railroad route miles as required by federal law, the FRA said Dec. 29. (Union Pacific)
The country’s freight and passenger railways are operating with automatic braking system technology, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.
January 11, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
An ELD inspector. Since the ELD rule’s initial December 2017 compliance date, roadside driver inspections with hours-of-service violations have dropped by more than 50%. (FMCSA)
ELDs Have Improved HOS Compliance in First Year Since Full Implementation
An ELD inspector. Since the ELD rule’s initial December 2017 compliance date, roadside driver inspections with hours-of-service violations have dropped by more than 50%. (FMCSA)
The federal electronic logging device mandate has leveled the playing field among motor carriers and reduced driver hours-of-service violations, but it may still be too early to determine how ELDs have affected safety on the nation’s roadways, industry experts said.
January 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment
Geotab Releases Next-Gen Version of Flagship Telematics Device
Geotab released the latest version of its flagship GO9 telematics solution, which now includes high-speed wireless connectivity, the company announced Jan. 11.
January 11, 2021