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Jennifer Homendy

The Senate recently confirmed Jennifer Homendy to continue to lead the National Transportation Safety Board.

Rising costs and unsteady demand for EVs remain major sources of friction between automakers and their suppliers, according to a new survey examining supplier-automaker relationships.

 

BALTIMORE — The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a milestone May 20 as the Dali was escorted back to port, its damaged bow covered with smashed shipping containers.

Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio, backed by three auto industry heavyweights, unwrapped a Class 8 tractor equipped with its powertrain.

Honda pulled back the curtain on a promised Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle May 17, unveiling a concept truck whose public debut will be at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

Clean Energy Fuels is teaming up with Maas Energy Works to build nine renewable natural gas production facilities at dairy farms across seven states, the companies said May 14.

Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.

Uber Freight

Uber Freight launched a spot freight fulfillment platform to expand beyond its flagship contract procurement tool launched last year, the company announced May 16.

Martin Daum (left) and Martin Lundstedt

Daimler, Volvo Set JV to Develop Shared Tech Architecture

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement on a joint venture under which they would co-develop a common vehicle technology platform.

PCS Software

Maximizing Efficiency: Strategic Technology Investment

Efficiency is the heartbeat of any successful transportation organization. In an industry where time is money, investing in the right technology becomes a strategic imperative.

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Top 100 For-Hire survey entries

Find out how your trucking business stacks up by submitting data for the 2024 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers publication.

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Complete coverage of the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships, as well as the state events that served as qualifiers.

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Remains of bridge exploded

WASHINGTON — The Port of Baltimore’s waterways are on track to being fully accessible by the end of this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told members of Congress on May 15.

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