On August 18 2022, a coalition of four parents who had lost children to underride crashes filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) asking for an increase in the quality of standards for rear underguards. The […]

Congress is working on drafting the funding and allocation for 2025, and part of that includes funding for the transportation industry, namely, $200 million in truck parking. Details “The committee expects DOT to continue working proactively with the private sector, […]

The Enphase CS-100 charger is built for both indoor and outdoor use, ensuring safe and reliable operation in diverse environments. Photo: Enphase   Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company and supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced today […]

The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) told transportation officials that they are “dismayed, disappointed, and deeply disturbed” that rulemaking on heavy truck speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems has been pushed back to 2025. The TSC, a safety group representing […]

A county in Alabama has been awarded a large grant to aid in the construction of a new trucking company hub.  Dale County in Alabama was awarded a $180,000 Community Development Block Grant from the state to provide infrastructure for […]

Cummins reports that its Jacobs cyinder deactivation system boosts heavy truck fuel economy by almost 3% in on-highway testing. Photo: Jack Roberts Cummins Valvetrain Technologies reports positive results from further on-road testing of its Jacobs cylinder deactivation (CDA) technology. CDA […]

Throughout 2019, the cargo theft ring operated throughout the Southeastern, taking the stolen goods to Florida where they were sold. Image: HDT Graphic The leaders of a Southeast cargo theft ring have been sentenced to prison for more than $1.7 […]

Bridges in 16 states will soon see improvements or be replaced after $5 billion in grants was announced on Wednesday.  The Biden administration announced the states and bridges awarded the grant money on Wednesday, July 17th, reported The Telegraph. Notable […]

One person is dead and another was injured following a train vs. semi truck collision in in Dundy County, Nebraska, on Tuesday. The Dundy County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) was notified of an accident at 2:45 p.m. on July 16. Officials […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared brake inspection tips to help truckers prepare for Brake Safety Week in August. This year, CVSA Brake Safety Week is taking place throughout North America August 25 — 31. During Brake Safety Week, […]