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Over 100,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled

The recall is due to a problem with the gearshift lever Paccar has announced the recall of over 116,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to an issue with the gear shift lever. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the connectors of the right transmission lever may be improperly engaged in the affected […]

The dispute over climate information and truckers

The dispute over SEC requirements continues among regulators, companies, and interest groups In 2022, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) expressed concern to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting flexibility in climate information disclosure by truckers. Recently, the SEC withdrew its proposal for Scope 3 requirements, which would have required companies to track the […]

Briefs: left lane driving, weigh-in-motion, and diesel price

Colorado bans left lane travel on I-70, Tennessee installs weigh-in-motion technology and EIA releases weekly diesel price report Colorado bans left lane driving on I-70 The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee of Colorado voted to advance a modified bill that would expand the ban on commercial trucks in the left lane on various sections of […]

The journey of trucking in the United States

A brief history of the progress and development of trucking in the U.S. The history of road transportation in the United States is a tale of technological progress and labor development spanning over a century. From the early trucks that emerged in the late 19th century to the present day, this evolution has been a […]

Transportation price surge, supply chain and future expectations

During February the transportation capacity growth rate was higher, indicating a recovery in the industry. The latest supply chain report showed that transportation prices increased from low levels for the second time during February. However, the transportation capacity growth rate was higher, indicating that a significant recovery in the freight transportation cycle has not yet […]

The present and future of autonomous trucks in the transportation industry

The landscape indicates that autonomous trucks are on track to become an integral part of the transportation industry in the years to come. Over the past few years, autonomous road transport has emerged as a promising frontier, blending economic benefits and safety improvements. A steady influx of new companies and technology firms has focused on […]

Briefs: DRIVE Act, legislation against abusive towing and diesel pricing

A compilation of news about the trucking industry. States pass bills regarding predatory towing Legislation regarding predatory towing is being reviewed in several state chambers to protect consumers, especially truck drivers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been working with states to implement standards that safeguard truckers from unauthorized towing. In Florida, bill HB179 […]

Michigan company fined for violating Clean Air Act

Diesel Freak, LLC sentenced to pay $75,000 for disabling emission control devices. In a recent verdict, a diesel engine repair and electronic component modification workshop based in Michigan has been ordered to pay a substantial fine of $750,000 for its involvement in an illicit scheme involving disabling emission control devices on hundreds of trucks over […]

6 retro trucks, from classic icons to modern giants

On National Retro Day, we present a compilation of retro trucks ranging from 1940 to 2004. According to the U.S. national calendar, February 27th is National Retro Day. This date was established by Hermelinda A. Aguilar, Robert, and Tina Duran with the purpose of reminiscing about life before social media, smartphones, and the internet as […]

FMCSA: provisional renewal of the exemption for oversize loads

This exemption states that auto carriers operating stinger-steered transport equipment are not required to place warning flags on oversize loads. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the provisional renewal of an exemption granted in 2019. This exemption states that auto carriers operating stinger-steered transport equipment are not required to place warning flags […]