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The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.
PennDOT staff and state police closely collaborated to find state-owned sites that could be turned quickly and cost-effectively into new truck parking areas.
The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but Kristalina Georgieva says that resilience may not last.
Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.
As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.
Dynamic pricing is not new to the trucking industry, but momentum is growing and may be at a tipping point in the LTL and 3PL segments. CSCMP Edge 2025 attendees are told.
States’ Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations
Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.
GM Ends EV Tax Credit Plan and Offers Its Own Incentive
GM will give about $6,000 of its own cash for lease support and to keep EV sales going.
US Seeks Significant Concessions on EU Trade Deal
The new demands come as the two sides prepare to negotiate the next steps of this summer’s trade deal, which set a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S.
DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects
The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.
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