The exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition has long served as a showcase for the latest products and innovations in freight transportation. This year’s event, which ran Oct. 22-25 in San Diego, was no exception
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Stellantis Has Glut of Cars Stuck at Plant on Logistics Troubles
Stellantis NV has thousands of cars stuck at its Sochaux plant in eastern France as logistics problems that impacted the maker of Peugeot 3008 SUVs last quarter persist.
November 22, 2022Rivian Employees Allege Safety Oversights at Illinois Plant
At least a dozen employees at Rivian Automotive Inc. have accused the electric vehicle maker of safety violations at its Illinois plant, according to complaints filed with federal regulators.
November 21, 2022Trailer Orders Surge 82% in October
U.S. trailer orders in October jumped 82% from the prior month to reach 46,750 units, ACT Research reported Nov. 16.
November 21, 2022Senate Bill Targets Catalytic Converters
Legislation targeting the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
November 21, 2022West Virginia to Renovate Travel Plazas, Add Truck Parking
West Virginia is demolishing two travel plazas along its turnpike to create modern ones, adding a total of 45 new truck parking places, announced Gov. Jim Justice.
November 21, 2022How Mobil Delvacâ„¢ Helped Nussbaum Transportation
How the Mobil Delvacâ„¢ lubicrants helped this award-winning trucking company take engine performance to the next level. With our customized lubrication program, they were able to increase uptime by extending their oil change intervals from every 50,000 miles to 75,00 miles
November 1, 2022GM Startup BrightDrop Projects $1 Billion in Revenue in 2023
BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. startup focused on offering electric delivery options, told investors Nov. 17 it’s on track to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023.
November 18, 2022How Trailer Technology Has Progressed Since 2002
The standardization of telematics and trailer tracking opened the doors to countless more opportunities for optimization - from tire pressure management and fuel economy, to load sensing and climate controls. The progress made in trailers and safety technology is best told from the perspective of an industry veteran who has become an expert in the field. What challenges - from landing gear issues to a disrupted supply chain - have demanded change and how has the industry responded? On December 7, CEO of Business Accelerants and Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) Executive Director Paul Menig joins TT's Dan Ronan to discuss his work with TMC on next gen refrigerated trailers, how retrofitting really works, and his must-have tech list for trailer purchasing.Â
November 17, 2022Great Lakes, Seaway Announce ‘Green’ Corridor Initiative
Under an initiative announced at a United Nations climate gathering in November, preliminary plans are in the works for a “Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Green Shipping Corridor Network.â€
November 17, 2022