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Lyft launches collaboration with Benteler Group for autonomous shuttles

Lyft Inc. is pushing forward with a new partnership with Benteler Group to deploy autonomous shuttles in the United States by the end of 2026. Lyft Inc. is pushing forward with a new partnership with Benteler Group to deploy autonomous shuttles in the United States by the end of 2026. In a move aimed at […]

U.S. Withdraws Truck Speed Limiter Proposal: A Win for the Transportation Industry

U.S. Withdraws Truck Speed Limiter Proposal: A Win for the Transportation Industry.

60,000 non-domiciled CDLs in the U.S., reveals report by Overdrive

Overdrive exposes the reality behind the growing number of non-domiciled CDLs issued in the United States. Overdrive has published an investigation that exposes the reality behind the growing number of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (NDCDLs) issued in the United States. After several months of analysis across all 50 states, the well-known trucking news outlet has […]

Check Your Height, Know It’s Right: campaign to prevent bridge strikes in the Eastern U.S.

The initiative “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” will run from July 22 to July 26, to alert drivers to the issue of vehicles striking bridges. On Tuesday, July 22, a campaign was launched by eighteen states and Washington, D.C. The initiative, titled “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” will run from July 22 to […]

In brief: OOIDA takes stand on speed limiters, worker rights, and predatory towing

OOIDA takes actions to support what’s best for truck drivers all over the U.S. USDOT withdraws proposal to mandate speed limiters on commercial vehicles After receiving over 15,000 public comments on a 2022 notice issued by the Biden administration that considered requiring speed limiters on most commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over […]

Transforming trucking: USDOT and FMCSA roll out major industry updates

The USDOT and FMCSA have started to implement a series of key reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and improving working conditions for truck drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), under the leadership of Sean Duffy, has begun implementing new measures aimed at improving the transportation industry and addressing the recurring issues that affect […]

The widest highways in the world

From New Jersey to China, we invite you to explore these fascinating facts about the widest highways in the world to date. Getting stuck in traffic often makes us wish there were more lanes to allow cars to move more freely. But have you ever wondered which is the widest highway in the world? Although […]

BUILD: $488 million in infrastructure grants

The Department of Transportation stated that the BUILD program is intended to leave a lasting legacy. On July 15, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the allocation of 30 infrastructure grants totaling $488 million. These investments — ranging from truck parking facilities to bridges, highways, and multimodal projects — aim to improve travel safety and […]

Uber announces strategic partnership to launch robotaxi fleet

Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership with Lucid Group Inc. and Nuro Driver. Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership to launch a fleet of robotaxis in a major U.S. city. The transportation company will collaborate with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group Inc. and autonomous driving technology company Nuro on […]

ATRI recent research highlights the lack of young drivers in the trucking industry

The gap between the average age of truck drivers and the minimum age required to enter the sector reveals a significant barrier to attracting younger individuals. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published new research titled “Demographic Evolution of Truck Drivers: Issues and Opportunities,” which highlights a significant shift in the demographic composition of […]