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Volvo Group Joins Legal Battle Against California Emission Standards Volvo Group is part of a legal action alongside industry leaders such as Daimler Truck, Paccar, and International Motors, suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Swedish automaker c
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” The costume director for HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Cynthia Summers, has surprisingly made the character Joel Miller, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, a style icon in 2023. Joel, a former carpenter navigating a wor
Bartlesville Police Make Arrest in Equipment Theft Case BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — A man was arrested by the Bartlesville Police Department after stealing equipment and a work truck from a contractor working for the City of Bartlesville, which he later used to carry out burglaries. On Wednesday morning a
Editor’s Note This article is the first part of a three-part series addressing truck driver wellness, based largely on a recent survey conducted by CCJ involving company drivers and leased owner-operators. The second installment will delve into mental health, while the final part will focus on physi
Commercial truck prices increased in July due to ongoing tariffs affecting costs, coupled with lower spot rates and higher operational expenses. According to Equipment Finance News, July saw a rise in prices for new, used, and certified pre-owned commercial trucks. As of August 4, the average price
Impact of DEF-Related Faults on Vehicle Operations Vehicles often face severe restrictions, with speeds dropping to as low as five miles per hour due to DEF-related faults, disrupting logistics, agriculture, and construction activities. Timeframe for Operator Response According to existing regulatio
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The market for autonomous trucks is gaining traction as key companies increase their testing efforts and establish partnerships, although financing models and pricing structures are still in limbo. Kodiak Robotics, a provider of autonomous trucking technology, is set to go public via a merger with s
Auburn Maine Fire Destroys Snow Removal Equipment A significant fire at a maintenance garage belonging to the Maine Turnpike Authority has resulted in the destruction of millions of dollars’ worth of snow removal equipment. The blaze began around 6 p.m. on Sunday at the facility located off Hackett
