NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier became the newest general chairman and treasurer of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council. She is the first female chairman of TMC since Peggy Fisher in 1988.
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Congress Aims to Avert Shutdown as Funding Package Advances
The U.S. Department of Transportation and other agencies will operate without interruptions under a funding agreement Congress is expected to clear for the Biden White House this month.
Professional Speech Coach Teaches Value of Public Speaking
NEW ORLEANS — Professional speech coach Deborah Boswell says the key to audience engagement is subject matter experts inquiring on the who and why of their presentation.
Rivian Puts Georgia Factory Plans on Pause
Rivian Automotive is pausing plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric vehicle.
Clarience Adds Safe Fleet to Its Trailer Solutions Lineup
NEW ORLEANS — Clarience Technologies detailed how the addition of video safety system provider Safe Fleet will enhance its Fus1on fleet data platform.
Volvo Showcases Redesigned VNL Publicly for First Time
NEW ORLEANS — Volvo Trucks North America in the first public showcase of its redesigned Volvo VNL tractor outlined the aerodynamic improvements that new truck offers over its predecessor.
Class 8 Truck Orders Show Second Straight Gain in February
North American Class 8 truck orders increased year-over-year for the second month in a row during February, according to ACT Research.
Exxon Move May Delay Chevron-Hess Merger
Hess Corp. signaled its $53 billion agreement to be bought by Chevron Corp. may be delayed after ExxonMobil filed for arbitration to preserve its rights to a massive oil discovery off Guyana.
SuperTruck Project Propels Real-World Gains, OEMs Say
NEW ORLEANS — Participants in the SuperTruck program detailed how the initiative has propelled development of technologies that advance efficiency improvements for everyday trucks.
Truckers Hail New FMC Rule on Overseas Container Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final ruling to simplify international container billing practices in a move hailed by truckers.