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US Capitol Christmas Tree Journey 2021

Photos: The 2021 Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey in California on Oct. 23, in the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. It was driven cross-country by the official designated tour carrier, System Transport, a division of Trans-System Inc. and arrived in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 19.

November 22, 2021

What We Know About the Economy in 2021

2021 welcomes a new administration and offers a new climate in which to negotiate freight hauling, but it must also contend with some of 2020's ailments, including a continuing pandemic and the wildly disparate performance of different business sectors. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello joins TT's Dan Ronan to discuss this interesting economic moment and what it means for the trucking industry.

February 1, 2021

Taking Aim at Nuclear Verdicts

No fleet wants to be the next one to make news for being on the wrong end of a multimillion dollar settlement. And, yet, the latest research from American Transportation Research Institute shows the numbers rising.

November 9, 2020

Investing in the Nation's Highways

On August 10, the Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and it now moves to the House for consideration. The passage of the bill would mean new funding for surface transportation programs, including the greatest investment in the nation's bridges since the formation of the Interstate Highway System.

August 24, 2021

Analyzing the Industry's Most Critical Concerns

At the American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released their annual report "Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry." For the fifth year in a row, the driver shortage led the list of top industry concerns.

November 16, 2021

Lordstown Motors Poised for Tax Exemptions Under Ohio Bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio House passed a bipartisan bill that would give Lordstown Motors a four-year sales tax exemption on engines, transmissions, batteries, brakes and other components that are unique to the production of electric vehicles.

November 19, 2021

Anchorage Airport Pitches New Shipping Option to Ease West Coast Snarls

An Anchorage, Alaska, economic development group, alongside Anchorage airport and shipping officials, is making a pitch for what they say is an unexploited maritime shipping route from Anchorage to the U.S. Northwest that could help unlock West Coast shipping snarls.

November 19, 2021

Democrats’ $2 Trillion Social, Climate Bill Passes House

WASHINGTON — A fractious House handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory Nov. 19 by approving a roughly $2 trillion social and environment bill, as Democrats cast aside disputes that for months had stalled the measure and hampered efforts to sell their priorities to voters.

November 19, 2021

US House Debates $1.75 Trillion Climate, Social Infrastructure Bill

A nearly $2 trillion bill representing key elements of President Joe Biden’s climate and social infrastructure agenda is under consideration before the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 18, 2021