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.
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Agreement Solidifies First Victory for Trumpās Attempts at āInfrastructure Weekā
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, 2019Fine-Tuning Truck Filtration
Effective filtration systems always have played an integral role in the daily life of a truckās lubrication, air intake and fueling processes.
April 26, 2019BASF, Trimac Invest in New Bulk Freight-Matching Platform Bulky
The worldās 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, 2019Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks
The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day ā April 22 ā was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industryās progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.
April 17, 2019Gov. Ralph Northamās I-81 Funding Fixes Eye Trucking Industry
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northamās proposed fundraising tools for Interstate 81 improvements include the trucking industry shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden.
March 29, 2019Congress 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, 2019Lion Sets Class 8 Electric Truck Production for Fall
ATLANTA ā The Lion Electric Co. wants to demystify electric commercial vehicles for its customers.
March 20, 2019Component Supplier Hadley Introduces Lightweight Barrier Parts
ATLANTA ā 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, 2019NACFEās Second āRun on Lessā Competition to Focus on Regional Drivers
ATLANTA ā The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has started to accept applications for its second āRun on Lessā competition, focusing on the technologies and vehicle specifications for improving fuel efficiency in trucking.
March 17, 2019