Infrastructure Funding Looks Dead Until at Least 2020
The chill between House Democrats and President Trump over means federal spending to repair roads and bridges will wait until at least 2020.
ZF Says Freight Terminals Best Early Use for Autonomous Trucking
Supplier ZF Friedrichshafen thinks Level 4 autonomous trucking is better tested in a controlled freight terminal than on open highways.
Uber Freight Data Identifies Best and Worst Shipping Facilities
The Uber Freight app has collected 145,000 reviews of shipping facilities to let truckers know how long they’ll wait to pick up and drop off loads.
Daimler Recalls Freightliner Chassis Cabs for Brake Light Issue
Daimler Trucks has recalled 2012-2019 Freightliner custom chassis cabs for a bolt issue that could disable brake lights and make stopping harder.
Judge OKs Navistar MaxxForce Settlement; Here’s How to File Claim
Federal judge gives preapproval of $135 million class action settlement covering more than 4,600 owners of 2011-2014 Navistar trucks with faulty MaxxForce engines.
Possible Deal for GM Plant Helps Workhorse Lure New Investors
The rising price of Workhorse Group stock, helped by GM’s positive statements, has allowed the company to raise $25 million to meet production targets on electric-powered step vans.
Ford Recalls Econoline School Buses, Ambulances for Weld Issue
Ford recalls Econoline-based buses and ambulances because a bad clutch weld could stall vehicles, forcing schoolchildren to change buses and delay patient medical treatment.
Autonomous Startup Seeks Veteran Drivers to Teach Robot Trucks
Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple has co-created a community college certificate program to lure experienced drivers out of the cab and into monitoring robot trucks.
Truckers Want FMCSA to Cut 30-Minute Rest Break From Safety Rules
Truckers argue for jettisoning the 30-minute rest break after eight hours behind the wheel as FMCSA hours-of-service rule changes near public release.
FCA Recalls Ram Pickups to Repair Air Bags, Seat Belt Software
FCA is recalling Ram pickup trucks to reprogram software that could disable air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Faulty Mirror Glass
: Paccar Inc. has recalled 2020 models of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because outside mirror glass can fall to the ground and cause a crash.
