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North Dakota senator introduces bill to remove regulations affecting CDLs
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) recently introduced legislation that would remove regulations for the agriculture, school districts, and trucking
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Chipmaker invests in Chinese autonomous truck technology
Nvidia GPU Ventures, primarily known for its gaming system microchips, has joined a Chinese social media company in investing
Smart Parking Initiatives Promote Safety and Productivity
In August 2017, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced plans to implement a smart truck parking program at
Army exploring hydrogen technology for diesel trucking applications
A U.S. Army demonstration using hydrogen injection technologies is improving mileage and air quality for diesel trucks, according to
FMCSA Urges Everyone to “Share the Road Safely”
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a safety campaign to raise public
Tech startup launches free digital freight matching service
HaulHound, a tech startup seeking to eliminate billions of dollars in inefficiencies in the logistics industry, has launched an
Three startups getting in the autonomous trucking game
With the future of transportation clearly in self-driving technology, three new California-based autonomous truck companies are entering the mix.
Trucking Industry applauds DOT findings on 34-hour restart rule
Trucking industry organizations OOIDA, ATA and others recently welcomed findings from the U.S. DOT’s Office of the Inspector General
Press reports indicate Amazon is building a trucking app
According to press reports, Amazon is building an app that matches truck drivers with shippers, a new service that
Trucking industry pushing Trump Administration for rollback on safety regulations
With the Trump Administration pledging to roll back many federal regulations, America’s trucking industry is optimistic that some laws
Uber moves into the freight business
With its recent acquisition of startup Otto, Uber Freight is getting into the long-haul trucking business. Late last month,
U.S. Court of Appeals upholds ELD mandate for commercial trucks
On Oct. 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit said it would not overturn the Federal Motor Carrier
Startup develops smart fuel cap for trucks
Chicago-based Fueloyal has developed a “smart fuel cap” designed to prevent thieves from siphoning fuel from the tanks and