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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on New Trucks

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced legislation aimed at repealing the 12% federal excise tax on certain heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers.

May 7, 2019

Agreement Solidifies First Victory for Trump’s Attempts at ā€˜Infrastructure Week’

The April 30 meeting between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats produced an agreement on a $2 trillion infrastructure package. The next step, which will occur within the next three weeks, is to discuss funding. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 6, 2019

Fine-Tuning Truck Filtration

Effective filtration systems always have played an integral role in the daily life of a truck’s lubrication, air intake and fueling processes.

April 26, 2019

BASF, Trimac Invest in New Bulk Freight-Matching Platform Bulky

The world’s largest chemical shipper and one of the largest bulk carriers in North America are investing $1 million in what they say is the first digital freight-matching network for shipping liquid bulk commodities by truck.

April 24, 2019

Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks

The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day — April 22 — was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industry’s progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.

April 17, 2019

Gov. Ralph Northam’s I-81 Funding Fixes Eye Trucking Industry

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed fundraising tools for Interstate 81 improvements include the trucking industry shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden.

March 29, 2019

Congress Returns to Debate Infrastructure, Fiscal 2020 Funding, Nominees

Policymakers make their way back to Capitol Hill after a weeklong spring recess to continue to stitch together the provisions for a comprehensive infrastructure bill they want to pass by August.

March 21, 2019

Lion Sets Class 8 Electric Truck Production for Fall

ATLANTA — The Lion Electric Co. wants to demystify electric commercial vehicles for its customers.

March 20, 2019

Component Supplier Hadley Introduces Lightweight Barrier Parts

ATLANTA — Vehicle component supplier Hadley on March 17 introduced a new line of lightweight, lower-cost thermoform barrier products, made of high density polyethylene.

March 18, 2019

NACFE’s Second ā€˜Run on Less’ Competition to Focus on Regional Drivers

ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has started to accept applications for its second ā€œRun on Lessā€ competition, focusing on the technologies and vehicle specifications for improving fuel efficiency in trucking.

March 17, 2019