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BusinessLogistics

Big G Express Acquires RTR Transportation

Two Tennessee freight carriers have merged with the acquisition of RTR Transportation by Big G Express.

February 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trova Announces Alliance With Chateau Energy Solutions

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trova Commercial Vehicles announced its partnership with Chateau Energy Solutions, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure developer during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 27.

February 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Fleets Will Need to Navigate Powertrain Options Amid Green Push

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleet operators will have an array of truck powertrain choices to consider in the future as the industry complies with stricter emissions regulations and meets shippers’ demands for more environmentally sustainable freight transportation.

February 28, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Earl Adams Jr. Sworn In as FMCSA Deputy Administrator

Earl Adams Jr., chief counsel of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration since July 2021, has been sworn in as the agency’s deputy administrator.

February 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

ATA’s Chris Spear Proposes Excise Tax Repeal

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations leader Chris Spear took direct aim at a World War I-era tax he argued presents an obstacle for the industry.

February 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Michelin North America Announces Several New Products

ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin North America introduced several new products that the Greenville, S.C., tire and equipment manufacturer said will improve fleet efficiency and help improve fuel mileage.

February 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

ATA’s Spear Highlights New FHWA Memo, Emissions

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear touted new federal policy guidance for how states might allocate infrastructure funding during a Feb. 27 address at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Transportation Experts Divided on FMCSA’s Rejection of IRT

Data experts are divided on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rejection of the Item Response Theory to separate safe from high-risk motor carriers.

February 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMC Recognizes Four Trucking Maintenance Leaders With Highest Honor

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four trucking and maintenance professionals were presented the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug on Feb. 27.

February 28, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Target Tempers Strong Q4 With Cautious Forecast

Target Corp. turned in a strong fourth-quarter performance but offered a cautious financial forecast for this year as the retailer contends with shaky demand for discretionary goods.

February 28, 2023

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