Companies in 12 states are receiving $2.8 billion in federal awards to strengthen domestic production of electric vehicle batteries and grid components, part of President Joe Biden’s agenda to boost U.S. manufacturing and accelerate clean energy initiatives.
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California AB 5 Law: Many Challenges, No Easy Solutions
SAN DIEGO — The good news for motor carriers subject to the California AB 5 law is that legal experts say state prosecutors have not taken carriers to court to enforce the state’s controversial independent contractor misclassification law.
October 23, 2022Environmental Regulations Poised to Alter Future of Trucking Equipment
SAN DIEGO — A plethora of upcoming environmental regulations are poised to reshape the trucking industry’s equipment market by further curbing engine emissions and pushing adoption of zero-emission trucks.
October 23, 2022FMCSA's Robin Hutcheson Promotes Workforce, Touts Industry’s Contributions
SAN DIEGO — Recruiting and retaining women for jobs in the trucking industry is a goal the Biden administration is pursuing, the nation’s top trucking regulator said Oct. 22.
October 22, 2022Drivewyze, Inrix Partner With Georgia DOT on Real-Time Traffic Alerts
Drivewyze announced it partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide real-time traffic alerts from Inrix through Drivewyze’s smart roadways service.
October 22, 2022Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation’s capital and statehouses."
October 24, 2022Number of Guilty Pleas in Staged Accident Scams Reaches 41
Three additional participants in staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud charges, bringing to 41 the number of convicted conspirators in the FBI’s “Operation Sideswipe” investigation.
October 17, 2022CVSA Announces Results of Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods Blitz
A five-day unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods inspection special enforcement effort in June netted 1,774 violations in the United States and Canada, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported Oct. 12.
October 14, 2022FMCSA Denies Exemption for Intellistop’s Pulsating Brake-Lamp Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.
October 13, 2022Driver Recruitment Strong Despite Uncertain Economy
The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.
October 13, 2022