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March 19, 2024

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Autonomous Commercial Truck Pilot Program Gears Up to Launch

Navistar is making strides in autonomous driving technology as it gears up for the launch of a commercial truck pilot program with customers. Partnering ...

March 19, 2024

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12.5 Acre Parking Lot for Professional Drivers Opens in Ohio

Semi-Stow, a leading truck parking company, has launched a 12.5-acre semi parking facility in Columbus, Ohio. This marks their first location in the Columbus ...

March 19, 2024

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Underride Retrofit Requirement Topic of Conversation for NHTSA Safety Committee

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Advisory Committee on Underride Protection (ACUP) convened to address underride crashes and fatalities, focusing particularly on trailers. ...

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March 18, 2024

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Top Women to Watch in Transportation in 2024

On March 11, the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) unveiled its yearly compilation of Top Women to Watch in Transportation. As stated by WIT, ...

March 18, 2024

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Florida Trucking Association Promoting Safe Driving through New Initiative

Through its “Share the Road” initiative, the Florida Trucking Association is actively promoting road safety and awareness. This comprehensive effort encompasses public service announcements ...

March 18, 2024

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Federal Power Grid Plan for Electric Trucks Unveiled

The current administration has chosen a 16-year plan to deploy battery-charging and hydrogen-refueling stations for electric trucks, initially focusing on 12,000 miles of freight-heavy ...

March 15, 2024

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Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program Sees Growth

The DRIVE Safe Coalition leaders are expressing their approval for the successful passage of the fiscal year 2024 transportation funding bill by both the ...

March 15, 2024

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Physical Safety is a Key Focus for the Trucking Industry

In February, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to study sexual assault and harassment within the commercial motor vehicle industry, sparking ...

March 15, 2024

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CVSA Nominations Open for Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is currently seeking nominations for its prestigious International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), an annual accolade designed to honor ...

March 14, 2024

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One Man’s Plan to Create 45,000 Parking Spots for Truck Drivers

American truckers face a critical shortage of parking spaces, and industry veteran Frank Sonzala aims to address this need by developing 100 fenced-in facilities ...