An investigation into a Colorado train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a truck driver is focused on whether inspection and maintenance practices at BNSF Railway contributed.
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EPA Ready to Strengthen Southern California Air Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will approve a “groundbreaking rule” making it able to enforce a Southern California air-quality regulation involving warehouses.
Use Unspent Funds on Truck Parking, Governors Are Asked
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations and other industry stakeholders have asked the governors of each state to use some of their extra federal funds to expand truck parking.
How Trucking Can Fight Back Against Cyberthreats
HOUSTON — The trucking industry faces an increasingly dangerous and complex cybersecurity landscape, but there are ways to counter the threats, according to experts.
September Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.7% Year-Over-Year
Sales of used Class 8 trucks in September declined at a modest clip compared with year-ago levels, but the prices paid for those trucks took a far steeper drop, ACT Research reported.
RXO Executive Reflects on Launching Amid Freight Down Cycle
RXO Chief Strategy Officer Jared Weisfeld discussed what it was like to launch a new company amid a freight market downturn on RXO’s one-year anniversary Nov. 1.
Speaker Johnson Eyes Defense Bill Negotiations
Trucking provisions for standardized access to military installations are tucked into the House and Senate versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Nikola Focuses on Hydrogen; Battery-Electric Trucks on Hold
Nikola Corp. is betting on a newly launched hydrogen big rig to regain its footing as the company said it wouldn’t deliver any electric trucks for the rest of the year after recent battery fires.
Werner Enterprises Reports Earnings Drop on Steady Revenue
Werner Enterprises experienced a year-over-year drop in earnings on a slight decrease in revenue during the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 1.
Aurora to Open Autonomous Houston-to-Dallas Route
Aurora announced the completion of a Houston terminal that finalizes the first commercial-ready route for driverless trucks.