States are getting their third annual raise in highway funds while dollar amounts remain unchanged for bridge and Appalachian development road improvements from money released by FHWA.
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ATA’s Chris Spear, ATRI Headline MCE 2023 Agenda
American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin will showcase insight, perspective and analysis meant to boost understanding about the industry.
Shell Starship 3.0 Demo Runs Produce Lower Emissions
Shell announced the results from demonstration runs of its Shell Starship 3.0 truck that included a reduction of energy usage and carbon emissions.
China’s CATL, BYD Dominate EV Battery Market
Chinese companies are expanding their share of the U.S. and European electric car battery markets thanks to lower prices, cementing their domination of the industry globally.
Truck Drivers Who Fail Drug Tests: Where Are They Going?
FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is taking drivers caught using drugs off the roads. However, several thousand remain in prohibited driving status after failing their drug tests.
Exxon Mobil to Purchase Pioneer Natural for $59.5 Billion
Exxon Mobil is buying Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, its largest buyout since acquiring Mobil two decades ago, creating a colossal fracking operator in West Texas.
Diesel Price Drops 9.5¢ to $4.498 a Gallon
The national average diesel price swung back down after last week’s mild uptick, shedding 9.5 cents to reach $4.498 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data Oct. 9.
Canada Invests $150 Million in Container Terminal in Quebec
Canada will invest up to $150 million to build a new container terminal for the Montreal Port Authority in Contrecoeur, Quebec, to increase national supply chain capacity.
7 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking
The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.
Volvo Trucks Says SuperTruck II Exceeds Efficiency Goals
Volvo Trucks North America said that its fuel efficient SuperTruck II significantly outperformed freight and fuel efficiency goals.