FreightTech Friday: 4 tech companies FreightWaves met at MATS

In March, Louisville, Kentucky, hosted the 52nd Mid-America Trucking Show, an event drawing a dynamic spectrum of stakeholders ranging from trucking companies, technology providers and OEMs to parts manufacturers and industry experts. This annual gathering serves as both a showcase of emerging trends and a celebration of the trucking lifestyle. FreightWaves seized the opportunity to…

EPA releases strict new heavy truck emissions rule

EPA releases strict new heavy truck emissions rule (Source: Environmental Protection Agency) Emissions requirements for trucking are set to get stricter. The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a 1,155-page final ruling on Phase 3 greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles covering model years 2027 through 2032. Jason Cannon of the Commercial Carrier Journal writes,…