The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to tailor its new glider truck emissions standard to help protect the glider industry from going out of business or substantially reducing its economic growth potential, agency chief Andrew Wheeler said in a document sent to Congress.
February 1, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
EPA's Andrew Wheeler Says New Glider Truck Rule Would Consider Impact on Manufacturers
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Editorial
Editorial: Trucking Has It Down Cold
A polar vortex can slow a lot of folks down. But you can count on the trucking industry.
January 31, 2019Government, Business, Fuel
Growth in 2019, but Recession May Be on Horizon, Economist Says
ATLANTA Despite a generally strong economic performance in 2018, a global recession could be lurking in the shadows through 2019, a leading economist told attendees at the SMC3 Jump Start 2019 conference Jan. 30.
January 31, 2019Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics
Industry Groups Object to New Chassis Fees Taking Effect at Ports
Transportation industry groups are criticizing a plan by some ocean carriers to begin seeking new administrative fees for cargo containers, known as street turns. The fees are set to take effect Feb. 4 and range from $30 to $75, depending on the carrier.
January 31, 2019Business, Fuel
Driver Fuel Incentive Programs: What Works, What Doesn't And Why
Successfully implementing a driver fuel incentive program is a great way to reward professional drivers and control your fuel budget. If you are looking to implement a driver fuel incentive program or have tried and are not satisfied with the results, then you should attend.
January 31, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Top 100
Fleets Prepare Drivers for Extreme Cold
Trucking groups prepared their drivers with tips on operations and safety as a polar vortex gripped the Midwest, delivering extremely cold temperatures and harsh wind chills.
January 30, 2019Government, Business, Fuel
Tolls, Regulations, Bunker Fuel Costs Could Vex Industry
ATLANTA Incoming fuel regulations and political gridlock will bring unwelcome expenses and headaches to shipping and trucking companies through next year, according to one policy expert who spoke at SMC3 Jump Start 2019 on Jan. 29.
January 30, 2019Government, Business, Fuel, TCA
Growth of Electric Vehicles Could Jeopardize Iowas Road Fund
In about 20 years, the growing use of electric vehicles could take a quarter-billion-dollar-a-year hit on a state fund relied upon to finance better roads, the Iowa Department of Transportation said Jan. 29.
January 30, 2019Government, Business, Fuel
FHWA Nominee Nicole Nason Says All Options on the Table for Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON When policymakers craft their next transportation reauthorization bill, they should consider every available tool that would result in long-term funding for infrastructure projects, President Donald Trumps nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration told a Senate panel Jan. 29.
January 29, 2019Government, Business, Fuel
Diesel Price Unchanged; US Average Now Less Than a Year Ago
The U.S. average retail price of diesel was unchanged the week of Jan. 28 at $2.965 a gallon and now is about 10 cents a gallon cheaper than it was a year ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
January 28, 2019