12 Jan Daimler Trucks-Backed Proterra to Go Public Through ArcLight SPAC Proterra Inc., which makes electric buses and batteries, agreed to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company ArcLight Clean Transition Corp. Read more...
12 Jan Nearly 49% of CMV Drivers Could Be at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says A new obstructive sleep apnea study of 20,000 drivers using a more comprehensive screening evaluation method estimated that nearly 49% of commercial motor vehicle drivers could be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that can cause sleepiness while driving. Read more...
12 Jan DOT Expands AV TEST Program The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative from a pilot to a full program. Read more...
11 Jan Diesel Rises 3¢ to $2.67 a Gallon The price of diesel notched a 3-cent increase, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly data released Jan. 11. Read more...
11 Jan Lucid Motors Reportedly in Talks to Go Public Electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors Inc. is in talks to go public through a merger with one of Michael Klein’s special-purpose acquisition companies, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more...
11 Jan US Tarp Partners With New Life Transport Parts Center US Tarp announced a partnership agreement with New Life Transport Parts Center to continue to distribute its tarps and replacement parts through the centers. Read more...
11 Jan Rhode Island, New York Top Advocates Group Highway Safety Ranking Rhode Island and New York have tied for the top spot on Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety’s list evaluating states’ road safety enforcement efforts. Read more...
11 Jan Pilot, RTS Announce Partnership Aimed at Fleets Travel center operator Pilot Co. and RTS Financial announced their fuel and factoring partnership with a variety of services. Read more...
11 Jan ABF Freight President Tim Thorne Announces Retirement Plans The president of less-than-truckload fleet ABF Freight will retire later this year after more than three decades with the carrier, parent company ArcBest announced. Read more...
11 Jan Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 11, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in January 11, 2021 print edition. Read more...