The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule that will extend inspection requirements for some of the nation’s bridges from 24 months to 48 months, and in some cases, 72 months.
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FHWA to Extend Inspection Requirements for Bridges
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The Biden administration is pursuing an agenda to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero, greenhouse gas-emission economy by 2050. (surfmo/Getty Images)
White House Aims to Boost Electrical Grid With Grant Program
The Biden administration is pursuing an agenda to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero, greenhouse gas-emission economy by 2050. (surfmo/Getty Images)Launching a $2.3 billion effort for states and tribes to revamp the national power grid is the latest White House effort to bolster electricity usage to modernize transportation infrastructure.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
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Torc Names Penske for Maintenance on Autonomous Test Fleet
Torc RoboticsSelf-driving-vehicle technology developer Torc Robotics announced Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
One service manager and two technicians have been trained to service and maintain the Volvo VNR Electric at the TransEdge Trucks Centers site in Pittsburgh. (Volvo Trucks North America)
VTNA Adds First EV-Certified Dealer in Pennsylvania
One service manager and two technicians have been trained to service and maintain the Volvo VNR Electric at the TransEdge Trucks Centers site in Pittsburgh. (Volvo Trucks North America)Volvo Trucks North America announced TransEdge Truck Centers recently became the truck maker’s first certified electric vehicle dealer in Pennsylvania.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Top 100
5 Questions: Daragh Mahon, Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises' Daragh Mahon sheds some light on how technology is shaping the trucking industry.
May 6, 2022 Technology, Logistics
How AI Is Streamlining Freight Movement
While the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning are not new, rapid advances in this field are driving the future of software development in the freight transportation industry.
May 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
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Guarding Against Coronavirus
kzenon/istock/Getty Images PlusAs trucking and logistics workers have returned to offices and terminals without masks — and perhaps with a pang of uncertainty — some workplaces have implemented technology and procedures to protect the health of their employees against the potential for new outbreaks and variants.
May 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Perspective 
Unlike the U.S. regulation, Canada's ELD mandate requires vendors to obtain third-party certification for their devices. (Isaac Instruments)
What’s the Reason Behind Canada’s ELD Mandate Delay?
Unlike the U.S. regulation, Canada's ELD mandate requires vendors to obtain third-party certification for their devices. (Isaac Instruments)The Canadian government has pushed back full implementation of its electronic logging device mandate to Jan. 1, 2023. This is the second delay of the regulation that has been many years in the making. However, the reason behind each delay is quite different.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Fleets such as Kriska Transportation are using in-cab technology to help drivers operate their trucks as efficiently as possible. (Kriska Transportation)
How Fleets Are Using Technology to Control Fuel Consumption
Fleets such as Kriska Transportation are using in-cab technology to help drivers operate their trucks as efficiently as possible. (Kriska Transportation)As the cost of diesel rises, so does trucking companies’ interest in technology to monitor and improve miles per gallon.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Daimler Truck
Apex.AI Gains Minority Investment From Daimler Truck
Daimler TruckSoftware developer Apex .AI announced Daimler Truck made a minority investment in the company.
May 5, 2022