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House approves bill to ease deployment of self-driving cars
Commercial vehicles excluded; Senate to hold hearing on autonomous trucks next week
The House passed legislation on Sept. 6 that gives the Department of Transportation (DO…
House approves bill to ease deployment of self-driving cars
Commercial vehicles excluded; Senate to hold hearing on autonomous trucks next week
The House passed legislation on Sept. 6 that gives the Department of Transportation (DO…
Class 8 Orders Surpass 21,000 for 49% Increase
Class 8 Orders in August improved 49% year-over-year and pushed past 21,000, according to ACT Research Co.
Detroit Company Receives Permit to Replace Ambassador Bridge
The Detroit International Bridge Co. has obtained a permit to build what will be North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge.
August Class 8 Orders Top 21,000, Foreshadow Production Gains in 2018
Class 8 Orders in August improved 49% year-over-year and pushed past 21,000, according to ACT Research Co.
Philadelphia Port Sees Continued Growth in Imports
The Philadelphia port continues to be on a roll, with more containerized freight, more liquid bulk cargoes, and more cars arriving at Philadelphia’s 15 piers and terminals on the Delaware River.
Paccar Team of Kenworth, DAF Funded for SuperTruck II Research
The Kenworth Truck Co. and European DAF Trucks brands of Paccar Inc. have been selected as the fifth team to participate in the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck II research program, the government agency announced August 30.
XPO Logistics to Lease Pennsylvania Warehouse ‘as Part of its Continued Growth’
XPO Logistics is leasing a 628,475-square-foot warehouse in Palmer Township, Pa.
Say No to NOx
While many environmental concerns may feel too big to tackle, the issue of nitrogen oxides — and the threat they pose to clean air and water — is one problem every fleet owner can help alleviate.
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