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How Government Incentives Drive Electric Truck Adoption

President Joe Biden has made proliferation of electric vehicles a focus of his administration, with the commercial transportation industry playing a key role.

March 29, 2023

North Dakota Expands Overweight, Oversize Permit Options

Trucking companies in North Dakota are going to be able to have greater flexibility and efficiency serving the agriculture industry with overweight and oversize permits due to a new law passed at the request of the state highway patrol.

March 28, 2023

Challenger Wins Close Race to Lead United Auto Workers Union

DETROIT — Challenger Shawn Fain defeated Ray Curry, president of the United Auto Workers, in a close election and vowed to take a more confrontational stance in negotiating with automakers.

March 27, 2023

Georgia Senate Backs Higher Truck Weights

The Georgia state Senate on March 23 approved a measure that would temporarily allow vehicles carrying forestry and agricultural products to weigh up to 88,000 pounds on Georgia roads.

March 24, 2023

US Transborder Truck Freight Jumps 13% in January

North American transborder truck freight in January jumped nearly 13% year-over-year, according to Bureau of Transportation Statistics figures released March 22.

March 23, 2023

New Trucking Coalition Focuses on Clean Energy

A broad-based group representing motor carriers, truck manufacturers and truck dealers has launched a coalition intended to serve as a voice for key trucking industry stakeholders.

March 23, 2023

Minnesota’s Tim Walz Signs Catalytic Converter Law

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation to crack down on catalytic converter theft in the state, the latest in a series of moves by state lawmakers to help residents combat what has become a nationwide problem.

March 22, 2023

VTNA Supplier to Open North American HQ in Virginia

A European-based component supplier to Volvo Trucks North America is locating its new North American headquarters near the vehicle maker’s production factory in Virginia’s New River Valley — a move that the state’s governor praised for bringing a jolt to the region’s business community.

March 22, 2023

Tesla Owners Sue Company Over Monopolizing Parts and Repairs

Tesla was sued by customers who claim they’ve had to pay exorbitant prices and endure long waits for repairs due to Tesla’s monopolization of replacement parts and maintenance services.

March 15, 2023