Volvo receives CDL exemption for engineers

May 15, 2006

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exempted 11 Swedish engineers and technicians working for Volvo Trucks North America from the requirement for a commercial driver’s license so they can test drive trucks in the United States. All the individuals hold valid Swedish CDLs and have been trained to drive commercial motor vehicles there.

The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.

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ABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.

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Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'

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