Trucking industry stakeholders continue to push back on Sen. John Cornyn’s suggestion of a nationwide transportation fee that would exclusively be levied on commercial vehicles.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Court Orders Shell to Cut Net Emissions by 45%
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch court on May 26 ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared with 2019 levels in a landmark case brought by climate activism groups, which hailed the decision as a victory for the planet.
May 26, 2021Oil Wavers With Talks Resuming on Potentially Reviving Iran Deal
Oil was little changed as investors weighed talks of higher Iranian supply against the prospect of a continued recovery in demand.
May 25, 2021Green Hydrogen Seen Fueling Heavy Trucks, Buses by 2030
Long heralded as the clean energy fuel of the future that will play a key role in decarbonization, attractive hydrogen prices could finally be in sight.
May 25, 2021In California, Gas Taxes Are Rising While Repairs Are Lagging
Four years after the California Legislature boosted the gas tax in order to fix the state’s crumbling roads and bridges, California has spent billions and made some progress in repairs, but officials now say the funding is sufficient to complete less than half of the work needed.
May 24, 2021Diesel Up Slightly as Summer Travel Season Kicks Off
The national average price for a gallon of diesel nudged up just four-tenths of a cent to $3.253 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 24.
May 24, 2021Change of Venue Requested in Pilot Flying J Retrial
Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two former company executives have asked a federal judge for a change of venue in their upcoming retrial early next year on federal charges of cheating truckers out of diesel fuel rebates.
May 21, 2021Ford’s High-Stakes Electric F-150 Will Start Under $40,000
Linda Zhang, chief engineer of Ford Motor Co.’s new electric F-150 pickup, steers a 3-ton rig onto a test track at the automaker’s suburban Detroit proving grounds and mashes the accelerator.
May 20, 2021Industry Rejects Tax Proposal Targeting Trucks
A Senate proposal to impose a vehicle-miles-traveled fee exclusively on commercial vehicles drew a strong rebuke from the leaders in the trucking industry.
May 19, 2021Biden Considering Point-of-Sale Rebates for Electric Car Buyers
The Biden administration wants to give consumers rebates for purchasing electric vehicles to help the U.S. compete against China in manufacturing the next generation of automobiles, White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy said.
May 19, 2021