HEYBURN, Idaho — Volvo Trucks rolled out a drivetrain system that management hopes will give the company a larger presence among liquid and bulk haulers, regional distribution carriers and trucking companies often dealing with loads that diminish over time or with empty backhauls.
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Brian Antonellis of Fleet Advantage and TMC General Chairman Radu Mihai discuss the urgent need for targeted training programs for heavy-duty technicians that build a capable, future-ready workforce.Â
Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge to Federal Truck GHG Emissions Standards
An appeals court has dismissed a legal challenge to federal greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel-efficiency standards for medium and heavy trucks by a California construction company and the California Construction Trucking Association.
April 28, 2015MTA, Four Trade Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Minnesota’s Biodiesel Mandate
The Minnesota Trucking Association and four trade groups are suing Minnesota in federal court in an attempt to topple the state’s biodiesel mandate.
April 27, 2015Energy, Environment Critical Issues for Trucking, Volvo CEO Persson Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Energy and the environment remain issues of great importance for trucking, in terms of the types of fuels consumed and the resulting laws and regulations, the CEO of Volvo Group said.
April 6, 2015Lack of Road Funding Hurts Efficiency Efforts, DTNA’s Daum Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The head of North America’s largest heavy-duty truck maker said the U.S. government’s failure to sufficiently fund infrastructure is undermining efforts to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
April 6, 2015US Delays Greenhouse-Gas Rule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The federal government has delayed the publication of a new greenhouse-gas emissions rule for trucks, a topic that was already top of mind for engineers, manufacturers and other industry leaders attending the Mid-America Trucking Show.
April 6, 2015TT Archives: Alternative Fuels
The trucking industry’s Interest in alternative fuels has been building for a while and is expected to continue despite lower oil prices in recent months.
March 30, 2015Secretary Anthony Foxx, Rep. Bill Shuster: Gas Tax Increase Unlikely This Year
WASHINGTON — Two of the country’s top transportation leaders reaffirmed their opposition to raising fuel taxes to keep highway programs funded for several years, a setback for proponents of increasing the user fees, including trucking industry leaders.
March 19, 2015High Court Sides With Ala. in Fuel-Tax Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama should have an opportunity to substantiate its long-standing practice of issuing a fuel sales tax on railroads but not competitors in the trucking industry.
March 16, 2015Science Group Urges Strong Greenhouse Gas Rule
The Union of Concerned Scientists wants two federal agencies to set a rigorous standard for improvement in their rule on greenhouse gas emissions by heavy- and medium-duty trucks, which is due by the end of March.
March 11, 2015