Ford Cuts Workforce Making Electric F-150s on Weak Demand
Ford Motor Co. said that it would reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken.
January 19, 2024QuickBooks for Trucking: Connecting QuickBooks to Your TMS
Learn how Truckbase connects QuickBooks for trucking and your TMS to help you marry your trucking-specific data in your TMS with your financial data in QuickBooks.
AI, Edge Computing Are Shaping the Future of Fleet Telematics
With trucks and in-cab technology generating data, fleet telematics providers are harnessing artificial intelligence to transform that information into valuable business insights.
January 19, 2024SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets
LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.
January 18, 2024Nikola Advances Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Buildout
Nikola Corp. has taken steps forward in building refueling infrastructure for its Class 8 Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors.
January 18, 2024Schaeffler Pushes Toward Class 8 With Electric Drivetrain
LAS VEGAS — Component maker Schaeffler is developing an electric axle, motor and battery drivetrain package for North American commercial vehicles, up to and including Class 8 trucks.
January 17, 2024FMCSA Weighs Carrier Fitness Determination Rewrite
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reviewing six research papers as it weighs revision of its motor carrier safety fitness determination rules, the agency said.
January 17, 2024Car Safety Systems Less Effective in Detecting Trucks
Better front crash prevention technology in passenger cars could prevent 5,500 rear-end accidents with medium and heavy trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
January 17, 2024Truck Maker Xos Bolsters Finances as Deliveries Ramp Up
Classes 5-8 electric truck maker Xos obtained a $48.5 million capital infusion from serial e-mobility investor ElectraMeccanica, the companies said.
January 16, 2024Murphy: NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Violates Constitution
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is again pushing back on New York’s plan to charge motorists driving into Manhattan’s central business district, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution.
January 16, 202460 Seconds: Autonomous Upgrades on Show at CES
Industry collaboration sets the stage for large-scale commercialization of self driving trucks in the coming years.
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