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California Coalition Asks Court to Back EPA
An 18-state coalition is backing the EPA in a legal action supporting California’s future strict emissions controls on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Car Prices Are Starting to Ease to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The U.S. new car market is returning to pre-pandemic norms as supply chain issues resolve, forcing carmakers to ramp up deals to sustain sales growth.
Announcing Transport Topics’ 2023 Trucking’s Frontline Heroes
Transport Topics' Trucking's Frontline Heroes is back for 2023! Together, we will celebrate the past and look forward to finding new heroes to be honored. How well do you know Trucking's Frontline Heroes? Play…
Why are truck crash fatalities elevated?
Traffic fatalities appear to be on the rise among large trucks — at least compared to pre-pandemic numbers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Crash Statistics Summary, which reflects data from…
DOL investigating Postal Service contractor Ameritrans Express amid bankruptcy filing
Ameritrans Express LLC, a contract delivery service for the U.S. Postal Service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid claims by some of its contractors that they have not been paid since March. Ameritrans Express LLC,…
Inside an Aurora Self-Driving Truck Testing in Texas
A number of autonomous truck developers like Aurora have set up operations in Texas, allowing them to run test drivers and preview routes with their self-driving technology.
RXO outlook cut to negative but important debt rating not reduced
RXO has hung on to its BB+ rating from S&P Global, but the outlook on the company has been dropped down one level. RXO, spun off from XPO (NYSE: XPO) last fall, was given a BB+ rating by S&P Global Ratings at the…
Next wave of ELD innovation is here — and it’s artificial intelligence
Over the past 20 and even 10 years, there has been a massive shift in the way the transportation industry has utilized technology both in and out of the truck. For evidence, one doesn’t need to look too much further than CJ…
Seafarers’ contributions are vital for global economy
A new report is highlighting the contributions of seafarers and how these unsung heroes of the sea help boost gross domestic product. The study, “The key role of seafarers in national economies in a net-zero world,” was…
Yellow calls on White House to get Teamsters to table
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. sent a letter to President Biden on Thursday asking for help negotiating with the Teamsters. The letter said the company is “on the verge of closing its doors due to an ongoing,…
