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Drop in production and exports of heavy vehicles in North America

This month saw a drop in heavy vehicle sales from Mexico to the United States and Canada. One of Mexico’s main exports to the United States and Canada is the production and assembly of heavy vehicles. Unfortunately, this month saw a 22.1% decrease in sales to the United States, with only 11,422 units exported compared […]

FMCSA combats abusive towing practices in the trucking industry

The FMCSA denounces unscrupulous towing companies that overcharge truckers in situations such as accidents. The FMCSA has focused its attention on a proposed rule aimed at combating abusive fees charged to consumers. The proposal, put forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year, seeks to enable the agency to pursue civil penalties against scammers […]

Rail or road? ATA debate and perspective

Instead of a competition between both modes of transportation, ATA advocates for a strategy of multimodal coexistence. Amidst an ongoing debate about the effectiveness and direction of freight transportation, the recent release of statistics by Adif has once again highlighted tensions between advocates of railway and supporters of road transportation. The Association of Autonomous Truckers […]

Average diesel price increases again

This week’s records show an increase in average diesel prices in all regions. In recent weeks, we have observed diesel prices remaining stable, experiencing declines in most regions. This week, reports from ProMiles.com and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate that more regions saw an increase in average diesel prices, contrary to what had been […]

47,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt units recalled by Paccar

Paccar is recalling over 47,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks of various models, due to possible loss of steering control. Paccar is recalling over 47,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks of various models, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is because certain steering gears may have been assembled with fewer recirculation […]

Challenges of detention time in the trucking industry

Drivers spend an average of 119 minutes waiting at each pickup or delivery. The phenomenon of detention time, a peculiar reality for truck drivers, has come to light with data provided by FreightWaves SONAR. According to this data, drivers spend an average of 119 minutes waiting to be loaded or unloaded at each pickup or […]

NHTSA to implement final rule on automatic emergency braking

The rule has generated over 1,000 comments from owners and companies. The final rule to implement automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in light vehicles, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has been submitted for review to the White House Office of Management and Budget. Work is still underway for the heavy-duty vehicle version. […]

Winter road hazards: crash on Highway 401 and how to prevent accidents

A truck lost control on Highway 401 and crashed into a frozen swamp near Milton. Winter is a season that brings risks for drivers navigating roads in extreme weather conditions. It is necessary to take precautions to preserve the safety of those driving and sharing the roads in such climates. On Monday night, snow claimed […]

Weight limits for truck safety on the road

Overly heavy trucks can pose dangers if not handled properly. The legal weight limits for trucks are primarily regulated at the federal level, with national standards setting a total limit of 80,000 pounds for semi trailers and trailers without a permit, although the limits may vary by state. Maintaining a truck’s legal weight can be […]

Berliet T100: Defying the Sahara Desert

With the ability to transport up to 50 tons of cargo through the challenging sand dunes, the T100 stood out in the Sahara’s oil exploration. In the 1950s, France initiated oil exploration in the Sahara Desert, in what is now Algeria. Leading these expeditions, the need arose to create one of the most impressive vehicles […]