Shares of railroad and auto companies were among the biggest decliners after Canadian government officials said there’s an increasing chance that U.S. President Donald Trump will give six months notice to withdraw from the NAFTA trade agreement.
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US Regulators Eye Policy for Autonomous Trucks
Federal regulators are taking the first step toward creating a policy to guide the development of autonomous transportation beyond cars to include trucks, buses and other ground-based modes.
Opinion: ‘Personalizing’ the Fleet Management Supply Chain
With power shifting from the retailer to the consumer, the personalized supply chain has been a buzzword in the retail industry for quite some time. But why are we talking about retail in an article about fleet management?
Trump Infrastructure Plan Will Limit Regulations, DOT Exec Says
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan will include a concerted effort to limit the regulatory checkpoints projects must pass through, according to a leading U.S. Department of Transportation official.
Blame Animal Fat If Your Diesel Engine Freezes Up This Winter
When freezing weather strikes, cold-weather pros know to treat diesel with additives to prevent the fuel from gumming up their engines.
Trump's NAFTA Ideas Are a 'Lose-Lose-Lose' for Carmakers, Says Auto Supplier
The chief executive of North America’s biggest auto supplier warned that overly complex NAFTA changes could result in a “lose-lose-lose” situation that leaves U.S., Mexican and Canadian manufacturers vulnerable.
Why technology is being deployed to change trucking
Improving efficiency and profitability is only part of it; making the freight industry more human-friendly is the other goal.
Cold weather fuel issues: The safe answer is still gelling
We are seeing frigid temperatures in all parts of the country that are now sending many fleets into frenzy. And fuel gelling will be used to support many excuses.
Let’s say the temperature is cold outside, below zero, say minus 2 to minus 15 degrees
Chevy shows teaser of new 'flagship' Class 4, 5 Silverado HD
From the looks of things, there will soon be some very different medium-duty Chevrolet trucks on the market. The OEM showed a glimpse of its upcoming Silverado 4500 HD and 5500 HD chassis cab trucks that are expected to go into production late this y
Ford Sued by Truck Owners, Adding It to Diesel Defendants
Ford Motor Co. rigged at least 500,000 heavy-duty trucks to beat emissions tests, drivers claimed in a lawsuit, adding to the tally of carmakers linked to diesel-cheating allegations worldwide that started in 2015 with Volkswagen AG.