Cybersecurity 101: To protect your data, watch out for cold calls, strange emails and public WiFi
Thinking your one-truck business is too small to be targeted by hackers is a recipe for disaster. Here are some basic steps to take in protecting your data — and your bank accounts.
Final HOS Rule Goes to White House for Review
The final hours-of-service rule has gone to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, according to Jim Mullen, acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Penske, Waymo Share Vision for Future of Autonomous Trucking
Penske’s Bill Combs and Waymo’s Charlie Jatt believe the trucking industry can reap the benefits before achieving Level 5 autonomy through repositioning warehouses that are optimized for AVs, employing tele-operations, and adapting automated safety tec…
Ford Announces New Options for Medium-Duty Lineup
Ford is offering flex-fuel capability and an integrated air compressor for its 7.3-liter V-8 gas engine. The new 2021 F-600 Super Duty chassis cab is now available to order as well.
Final hours-of-service rule submitted to OMB
ORLANDO, Fla. – A final rule adding flexibility to U.S. hours-of-service rules was submitted last night to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Jim Mullen, acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
GM Updates Truck Lineup, Adds Engine Options for Vans
At The Work Truck Show 2020, Chevrolet announced a new engine for the Express and Low Cab Forward trucks, as well as a host of improvements for the Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD chassis cabs.
TFI acquires U.S. courier services business
MONTREAL, Que. — TFI International Inc. has acquired the courier services business from R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co., TFI announced Monday. The courier business has a nationwide network of some 30 locations and over 400 vendor sites, primarily in …
Nikola to go public by merging with VectoIQ
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola Corp., a leader in the design and development of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, and VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, have agreed to merge. The new company, Nikola Corp, plans to list on …
Love’s adds 188 parking places at 2 new locations
Truckers have access to almost 200 new parking spaces thanks to the two new locations opened by Love’s Travel Centers last week. The new stores are located in Milan, Michigan and Madera, California. The new Michigan Love’s Travel Center opened al…
Carrier warns its drivers about coronavirus COVID-19
The U.S. as a country, as well as its businesses and individual citizens need to take seriously the coronavirus COVID-19, which started in China and has spread worldwide, claiming some 2,770 lives. That’s the outlook of top medical officials. One…