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More than 100K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for shifter issuePaccar is recalling more than 100,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to an issue that could result in a loss of communication between the gear shifter and transmission, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.The recall affects approximately 116,343 units. Affected Peterbilts include model year […]
Likely spurred by economic headwinds many carriers have faced for a year-plus, bundled with new truck production challenges that many OEMs are still digging themselves out from under (and a 2022 that was full of them), 2023 was certainly not a record breaker for new truck announcements and test drive opportunities. However, what the year lacked […]
The American Trucking Associations on Wednesday relaunched its Women in Motion program an ATA Council. ATA said the move will allow “for women across the trucking and transportation industry to join a dynamic and growing community focused on professional development and mentorship.” “Since its inception, Women in Motion has been focused on promoting the role of […]
Georgia streamlines CDL skills testing process The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has launched an enhancement to the commercial motor vehicle skills testing process, which updates and modernizes the testing procedure, the department said. Redesigned by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), […]
The American Trucking Associations on Tuesday announced its new team of 24 professional truck drivers to the 2024-2025 America’s Road Team. The drivers will serve as trucking industry ambassadors, traveling the country to spread the message of safe driving, while teaching about the trucking industry and its opportunities. “This elite group of professionals rose to the […]
Berkshire Hathaway on Tuesday acquired the remaining 20% of Pilot Corporation it didn’t previously own, giving the multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, 100% ownership of Pilot Travel Centers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Berkshire Hathaway had spent upwards of $11 billion to acquire an 80% stake. Pilot is the second […]
FMCSA completed few regulatory items in 2023 as a limited agenda awaits Although a couple of weeks remain in the year, 2023 has not resulted in many changes in regulations related to motor carriers. According to the agency’s website, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued just nine documents characterized as “rules” this year, down […]