Trucking News

A man from Leland, North Carolina, has been given a prison sentence of six months along with three years of probation for his involvement in fraudulent activities. The man was found guilty of applying for COVID relief funds on behalf of a fictitious trucking company. The federal authorities uncovered the fraud and sentenced the man […]

A House of Representatives bill has been introduced that would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed-limiting technology on most heavy-duty trucks. The bill has garnered mixed reactions from major trucking industry advocacy groups, with some supporting it while others are opposed to it. Oklahoma Republican representative, Josh Brecheen, introduced a

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has given the green light to significant changes that will require trucking fleets to switch from diesel-powered trucks to electric vehicles. This move is set to bring about a sweeping transformation in the trucking industry, as companies will have to adapt to the new regulations and find ways to

Next week, truck enthusiasts and drivers alike have two chances to witness an impressive lineup of custom and operational trucks. From May 11th to May 13th, the Kenly 95 truck stop, situated in Kenly, North Carolina, approximately 45 miles southeast of Raleigh and conveniently located off Interstate 95, is hosting its 11th Annual East Coast

Police officers in a town located in southeastern New Mexico are issuing a warning to the trucking community regarding an upcoming parking ordinance. The ordinance is set to go into effect soon, and the authorities want to make sure that truckers are aware of the new rules. Earlier this year, the City of Hobbs passed

On Thursday, Frito-Lay, a snack company, released a video in which they interviewed their first truck driver who had driven the Tesla Semi on the road. The video showcased a brief conversation with the driver, highlighting their experience driving the electric truck. The video showcases Eric Bettencourt, a veteran OTR (Over-The-Road) driver, who has driven

Colorado has taken steps to promote the use of zero-emission vehicles by recently approving two new rules. The first rule encourages the availability of battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the state, starting from 2027. The second rule aims to have 40% of all medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold in Colorado

Manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic are prioritizing electrification, and Paccar is actively involved in this initiative in both regions. DAF Trucks, which is a subsidiary of Paccar and manufactures trucks in multiple countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, and the U.K., has recently inaugurated its assembly plant for electric trucks. “The commissioning of

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less – Electric Depot demonstration will mainly feature fleets from California. These fleets will comprise the majority of the participating companies in the event. The Run on Less – Electric Depot program aims to investigate the process of expanding from a few electric trucks to