Possible brake light problem leads to Cascadia recall
128,269 model year 2017-2021 trucks covered
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Podcast keeps Oakley Trucking’s drivers up to speed
Aimed at 865 owner/operators
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Project Z: Hino Unveils Zero-Emissions Truck Lineup
Hino is working with technology leaders such as Toyota, Hexagon Purus, and Xos to produce a low-cost product line up as the industry moves forward to zero-emission trucks.
DOE Teams to Advance Fuel Cell, Electrolyzer R&D
In recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck (M2FCT) and the H2NEW consortia in an effort to expand fuel cell truck and hydrogen production research and de…
Feds to invest in Port of Trois-Rivieres
TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. – The federal government will invest $33.4 million into constructing a new 100,000 sq.-m. multipurpose terminal at the Port of Trois-Rivieres. Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced the investment Friday. The new termina…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions were strong in August
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) jumped to a 8.31 reading in August, reflecting a very favorable rate environment for trucking. August marked the second highest reading since March 2018. FTR projects the index to fall slightly …
FMCSA sets date for virtual listening session on broker transparency
FMCSA will host a listening session later this month on broker transparency. In other news: FMCSA is also looking to expand its under-21 military driver pilot program by making nine additional MOS eligible for the program. Cargo theft incidents in the…
Ontario to invest in northern rest areas
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The province of Ontario has committed to building four new rest areas in Northern Ontario and will also expand or repair 10 existing facilities. The announcement was made Oct. 9 by Transport Minister Caroline Mulroney and Greg Rickf…
‘If I go over 3 hours on a break, does it count against my 14?’ — More questions and answers about new HOS regs
What happens if you go over the three hours on the shorter break? Does it go toward your 14 hours? That and more explored here…
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FMCSA Proposes Expanding Classifications for Under-21 Pilot Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-old service members with heavy-vehicle driver training to operate commercial motor vehicles might expand the allowed classifications.