Congress took action on two trucking-related bills Wednesday, moving one to the president’s desk for a signature, and moving another through the committee stage. The U.S. House on Wednesday passed the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act, which will ensure veterans can utilize their GI benefits at new branches of commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools whose […]
In 30 years, GPS technology has become indispensable to the commercial vehicle industry. It’s impossible to imagine a company sending its fleet onto highways without the ability to map routes and track vehicles. But relying on GPS alone to manage a modern fleet is a little like having air-traffic control monitor a busy airport with […]
Cybersecurity is no longer a peripheral concern—it’s a business imperative. Leading fleets like Estes Express Lines, Ward Transport & Logistics, Werner Enterprises, and XPO, understand how their company’s future relies on their executives safeguarding their operations, data, and reputation against increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats. Recent studies reveal that 43% of cyberattacks target small- and medium-sized businesses, […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend vetoed Assembly Bill 2286, a bill that would effectively ban autonomous trucks in the state. The CARS (California Automotive Regulatory Standards) Package was composed of Assembly Bill 2286, which would have required human operators in any vehicle over 10,000 pounds, and Assembly Bill 3061, which would have increased accident […]
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), […]
