Truck drivers traveling alone in their cabs are exempt from a new interim final rule mandating that employees for large private companies get COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a statement by U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Nikola Expects $125 Million Penalty From SEC
Hydrogen-electric fuel truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. said it took a $125 million charge in the third quarter as it expects to use that money as part of a possible negotiated settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concerning allegations the company’s founder, Trevor Milton, defrauded investors.
November 4, 2021FMCSA: Sunset of 3G Networks Could Impact ELD Tech Specifications
Federal trucking regulators are warning truckers that mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks as early as next year to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G.
November 3, 2021Cyber Official Warns ‘American Way of Life’ at Risk From Hackers
A top U.S. cybersecurity official offered a dire warning to members of Congress Nov. 3, saying the “American way of life” faces serious risks amid the drumbeat of ransomware attacks and physical threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure.
November 3, 2021Saia Posts Record Revenue in Q3
Strong freight demand helped less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. report record third-quarter revenue, profits and operating ratio.
November 3, 2021Fifty Years in Idle Time Seen for Trucks at Two Major US Ports
Trucking trips originating around the country’s busiest ports are showing massive increases in idle time, another sign of the supply chain logjams plaguing American transport hubs.
November 3, 2021AASHTO Pushes US House Vote on Highway Bill
Congressional approval of a multiyear highway policy measure would enhance state transportation agencies’ ability to plan long term for infrastructure projects. That is the message from the organization representing the country’s departments of transportation.
November 2, 2021Where Trucking Stands on Environmental Sustainability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sustainability in the trucking industry can be viewed from different angles, according to a panel at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 25.
October 27, 2021IG Audit: FMCSA Systems Vulnerable to Hacking, Malware
A new Department of Transportation Inspector General audit concludes that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s information technology infrastructure is fraught with security weaknesses that are at risk for compromise by hackers and the placement of malware.
October 26, 2021EPA Chief Michael Regan Touts Collaborative Approach of SmartWay Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency praised the collaborative work between the trucking industry and his department on a federal program that has helped pave the way for cutting fuel consumption and reducing the carbon footprint across the transportation landscape.
October 25, 2021