Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge to a controversial California law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as motor carrier employees, carriers and independent contractors could soon be thrust into an uncertain business environment.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports
Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and driver shortages.
July 7, 2022Trade Gap in Goods, Services Narrows to Smallest This Year
The U.S. trade deficit shrunk in May to the lowest level of the year, reflecting a pickup in exports of goods and services.
July 7, 2022Stakeholders to White House: Extend ‘Buy America’ Rules Waiver
Nearly 50 transportation groups are asking the Biden administration to extend a waiver for certain requirements for products and materials associated with infrastructure construction projects.
July 6, 2022The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety
Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.
July 18, 2022The Next Frontier for Drones: Out of Sight
REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.
July 6, 2022West Coast Dockworkers Still Talking After Contract Expired
LOS ANGELES — A contract between shipping companies and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers expired over the weekend. But both sides continued to talk and said they want to avoid a strike that could savage an economy already stressed by soaring inflation and supply chain woes.
July 6, 2022States Adopt Digital License Plates for CMVs
Digital license plates are a reality for heavy trucks in California and Arizona as Texas becomes the latest to adopt this innovative technology, but only for some commercial vehicle fleets.
July 6, 2022NHTSA Announces Canadian Rear Underride Guard Standard for US
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rulemaking that updates two truck rear underride guard standards it said will improve protection for drivers and passengers in light vehicles in the event of a rear underride crash.
July 6, 2022US Wants Dutch Supplier to Stop Selling Chipmaking Gear to China
The U.S. is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from selling to China mainstream technology essential in making a large chunk of the world’s chips, expanding its campaign to curb the country’s rise, according to people familiar with the matter.
July 5, 2022