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Yellow Repays $700M COVID-Era Treasury Loan Plus Interest

Yellow repaid a $700 million loan it received from the Treasury Department through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier said.

February 6, 2024

US Factory Gauge Climbs to Highest Since 2022

A measure of U.S. factory activity climbed to a 15-month high in January, fueled by the strongest orders growth since May 2022 and suggesting manufacturing is starting to stabilize.

February 1, 2024

Guardrail Crash Tests Yield Worrying Results for Heavy EVs

A University of Nebraska road safety facility on Jan. 31 released the results of a test that's raising concerns about the safety risks heavy EVs pose if they collide with lighter vehicles. 

January 31, 2024

Freight Elite Struggle to Hit Climate Goals as Demand Surges

Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.

January 30, 2024

Auto Dealers Campaign for Biden to Halt Tailpipe Emissions Rules

DETROIT — More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the U.S. urged President Joe Biden in a letter Jan. 25 to halt the EPA's efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards.

January 25, 2024

DOT Panel Examines Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements

A U.S. Department of Transportation leasing task force has begun examining maintenance provisions in lease-purchase agreements.

January 23, 2024

SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets

LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.

January 18, 2024

Court Rejects VW’s Plan to Fix Engines With Software Update

Volkswagen AG lost another lawsuit in a German court over its software fix for engines in the wake of the diesel scandal that tarnished the reputation of Europe’s biggest carmaker.

January 17, 2024

FMCSA Weighs Carrier Fitness Determination Rewrite

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reviewing six research papers as it weighs revision of its motor carrier safety fitness determination rules, the agency said.

January 17, 2024

Car Safety Systems Less Effective in Detecting Trucks

Better front crash prevention technology in passenger cars could prevent 5,500 rear-end accidents with medium and heavy trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

January 17, 2024