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Russia Lifts Diesel Export Ban

Russia allowed a return to seaborne exports of diesel just weeks after imposing a ban that roiled global markets, taking other steps instead to keep sufficient fuel supplies at home.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Speeding Tops Infractions During Operation Safe Driver Week

Speeding was a top infraction for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers during this summer鈥檚 Operation Safe Driver Week.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMCSuperTech Casts Spotlight on Country鈥檚 Top Technicians

Competition brings out the best in us whether it鈥檚 play, sport or work, and there aren鈥檛 many times when two or more of those occasions merge.

October 6, 2023
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Freight Industry Confronts Climate Change

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency coined the term 鈥淢essy Middle.鈥 It refers to the fact that there is more than one way to attack the problem of climate change.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

What鈥檚 Next for Alternative Fuels?

What will be the next step in the investments of alternative fuels and electric vehicles for fleets? The guests in our latest Transport Topics鈥 Magazine Event Series, SPARK, offer insight.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Carriers Face Growing Cybersecurity Challenges

Increasing vehicle connectivity and automation is making cybersecurity an increasingly important subject for fleet maintenance executives and managers.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

In the Race to Electrification, Buses Are Leading the Pack

All over the world, buses are quickly and quietly going electric.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-Hire

Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles

Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eligible EV Buyers Will Get Tax Credits Immediately in 2024

DETROIT 鈥 Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Tesla Cuts Model 3, Y Prices in US

Tesla Inc. cut prices on its top-selling models in the U.S. again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates.

October 6, 2023

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