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  1. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has OK’d a practice that it previously banned because of concerns it could allow unqualified truck drivers to get commercial licenses. View the full article
  2. Achates Power reports that tests on its latest opposed-piston engine design meet 2027 emissions requirements of both the U.S. EPA and California. View the full article
  3. The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) received the CALSTART Blue Sky Award for its greenhouse gas reduction goals, part of which will be realized through the utilization of the Mack LR Electric model for refuse pickup. View the full article
  4. Navistar has restructured its commercial business into one integrated organization responsible for selling and servicing International trucks, IC Bus vehicles and Navistar’s aftersales products and services. View the full article
  5. Despite increases, the 2020 average driver turnover rate is still running behind 2019. View the full article
  6. Where does Knorr-Bremse, the parent company of Bendix, fit in on the path to future trucks, as trends drive further toward advanced safety systems, electrified vehicles, and autonomous technology? View the full article
  7. International is now offering the latest version of the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced safety system on LT, RH, MV, HV and HX Series truck models. View the full article
  8. A new, solar-powered tracker is designed to monitor non-powered fleet assets such as trailers and containers. View the full article
  9. A new device separates hydrogen from natural gas when the two gases are blended in pipelines. View the full article
  10. A new partnership leverages Camping World's 170 service and collision centers across the U.S. to service the Lordstown Endurance electric pickup. View the full article
  11. The E-Transit is available in eight body-style configurations, including cargo van, chassis cab, and cutaway versions, with three roof heights and three body lengths. The E-Transit cargo area is the same as the current gasoline-powered Transit van. View the full article
  12. Two new Neste MY Renewable Diesel stations will be located in Stockton and Lodi, California. View the full article
  13. Carrier Transicold will now offer R-452A refrigerant, which has about half the global warming potential of R-404A refrigerant, as an option for refrigerated fleets. View the full article
  14. XL Fleet expanded its line of electrified powertrains to include a hybrid-electric drive system for the medium-duty Class 5 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. View the full article
  15. President-Elect Joe Biden is planning to nominate former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg to head the transportation department, according to published reports. View the full article
  16. Daimler Truck, Iveco, Shell, the Volvo Group and energy company OMV announced a collaboration to ramp up the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe. View the full article
  17. The company announced new and extended contracts to accommodate the continued demand for sustainable fuel from key business segments including heavy duty trucking, solid waste, and public transit. View the full article
  18. Ever wonder exactly what happens when the National Transportation Safety Board gets called in to investigate a truck crash? To find out, HDT Talks Trucking called up Rob Malloy, director of the Office of Highway Safety at NTSB. View the full article
  19. Jerry Moyes is stepping in as interim president and CEO of Central Freight Lines, which he owns, as part of a transition plan to “increase focus on streamlined customer services" at the primarily less-than-truckload carrier. View the full article
  20. Samsara announced new tools that make it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for fleets to customize the Samsara Driver App for their operations. View the full article
  21. Volvo Trucks’ Driver Display Activation application went into full production on Nov. 30, allowing operators to directly activate over-the-air system updates within minutes at the next convenient time and location. View the full article
  22. The need for continued driver training, technician training, and integrated safety technologies are highlighted by a Bendix report. View the full article
  23. Daimler Trucks North America's Portland truck manufacturing plant is on track to meet carbon-neutral goals this year, and the company will work to offset remaining truck plants by 2025. View the full article
  24. J.B. Hunt has added temperature-controlled services to its J.B. Hunt 360° digital freight-matching technology platform. View the full article
  25. A new app gives drivers a dashboard and automated alerts for permit renewals and other date-sensitive tasks. View the full article
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