A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.
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New Idaho Law OKs Truck Idling for Resting Drivers
A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.
Detroit Reman Completes Expansion of Minnesota Facility
An expansion of Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing’s Hibbing, Minn., plant is complete, doubling the facility’s manufacturing and remanufacturing footprint, the division of DTNA said.
NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Autopilot Fix
DETROIT — Federal highway safety officials want Tesla to tell them how and why it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles equipped with the company’s Autopilot system.
Suspicious Chinese Frying Oil Hurting US Biofuels Business
China is flooding the U.S. with used cooking oil that the biofuel industry says may be tainted, hurting American farmers and President Joe Biden’s push to promote climate-friendly energy.
WattEV’s Bakersfield Battery-Electric Charging Depot Opens
WattEV opened a battery-electric charging depot in Bakersfield, Calif., on May 6, its largest yet, the company said.
Most CMV Drivers Killed in 2022 Crashes Weren’t Buckled Up
Safety experts and regulators have for years been alerting truck drivers about the dangers of not wearing seat belts, and the results have been tragic for those who did not heed the warnings.
C.H. Robinson Automates Email Responses With AI
C.H. Robinson says it has launched an artificial intelligence platform that automates responses to email requests from shippers seeking answers to commonplace inquiries.
FedEx Express’ Coffel Wins Arizona State Championship
To some, driving a commercial truck in the Arizona heat might not sound enjoyable. But to FedEx Express’ David Coffel, it is a rewarding experience.
Diesel Price Sheds 5.3¢ to $3.894 a Gallon
The national average diesel price slid 5.3 cents a gallon to settle below $3.90 for the first time in 13 weeks, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 6.