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May 10, 2024
STOUGHTON, Wisconsin—One of the largest truck-trailer manufacturers broke ground on a new corporate headquarters, which will host 200 employees and feature a 28-acre community park.
Here are the FleetOwner 500: For-Hire list’s top 10 petroleum trucking companies.
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TCA names a new Highway Angel, Sibley Transportation promotes employee health, Drivewyze earns innovation award, and J.B. Hunt Transport and Schneider National celebrate driver safety achievements.
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2015 law calling for better driver drug testing gathers dust despite recent studies showing hair tests uncover 11 times more illicit drug use than urinalysis.
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Freightliner and Cummins recently experienced leadership changes.
The intention is for two near-series prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck to travel across more than 20 European countries, each completing more than 8,000 miles with 40 tons of towing weight.
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Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance.
Details of the year-long effort surrounding Run on Less–Electric Depot are shared along with initial findings and lessons learned from the demonstration.
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Beginning May 14, law enforcement across North America will be focused on tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession by commercial drivers. Here is how fleets can prepare and stay in service during International Roadcheck.
Recent data from FTR Transportation Intelligence and Q1 data from U.S. Bank confirm that freight rates, spending, and volumes are still down year over year.