BALTIMORE — The containership that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was refloated at high tide May 20 and began moving back to port, guided by tugboats.
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Why Aren’t Airbags Standard Safety Equipment in Class 8 Trucks?
Would you buy a new car without airbags? Since 1998, airbags have been standard safety equipment in passenger cars. And the reason is simple. They save lives. Yet for Class 8 trucks, they are still considered “an option.”
Samsara Releases Guide on Driver Safety
In the past year Samsara technology prevented an estimated 200,000 crashes. Now they’ve teamed up with Together for Safer Roads, an NGO dedicated to road safety, to share best practices on how fleets across the U.S. can create safer practices using tec…
Build a Tolling Program to Manage Fees and Risks
Fleets looking to effectively manage their operational costs should consider adopting a consolidated tolling program to reduce costs. Read the PrePass white paper, “Build a Tolling Program” and learn best practices to build your tolling program today.
Coalition Seeks Information on New Biofuel Tax Credit System
A coalition of biofuel proponents and agricultural groups is asking Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for guidance about a Clean Fuels Production Credit based on carbon intensity scores.
More Iowa Biodiesel to Flow From $14 Million State Grants
More renewable fuel from Iowa producers could soon be flowing thanks to a funding increase from the state.
Clean Energy Fuels to Build Nine RNG Production Facilities
Clean Energy Fuels is teaming up with Maas Energy Works to build nine renewable natural gas production facilities at dairy farms across seven states, the companies said May 14.
Kenworth to Start Production of T680s, T880s With X15N in Q3
Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.
Daimler, Volvo Set JV to Develop Shared Tech Architecture
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement on a joint venture under which they would co-develop a common vehicle technology platform.
Plugging In to the Battery-Electric Vehicle Market
Challenges remain for fleets wishing to integrate battery-electric trucks into their operations, but some early adopters are successfully deploying these vehicles.