Governors from several states have issued emergency proclamations waiving federal hours-of-service requirements for truckers carrying fuel, to prevent shortages in extreme weather.
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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.
Court Rejects VW’s Plan to Fix Engines With Software Update
Volkswagen AG lost another lawsuit in a German court over its software fix for engines in the wake of the diesel scandal that tarnished the reputation of Europe’s biggest carmaker.
January 17, 2024FMCSA Weighs Carrier Fitness Determination Rewrite
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reviewing six research papers as it weighs revision of its motor carrier safety fitness determination rules, the agency said.
January 17, 2024Car Safety Systems Less Effective in Detecting Trucks
Better front crash prevention technology in passenger cars could prevent 5,500 rear-end accidents with medium and heavy trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
January 17, 2024Shipping CEOs See No Short-Term End to Red Sea Disruptions
The CEOs of two leading freight carriers said they expect Red Sea threats to disrupt shipping for weeks or months longer.
January 17, 2024Diesel Price Sees Its First Boost of the Year
The national average diesel price rose for the first time in 2024, climbing 3.5 cents to $3.863 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Jan. 15.
January 16, 2024US Calls Houthi Shipping Threat an ‘All Hands on Deck’ Issue
The U.S. launched a new strike against the Yemen-based Houthis on Jan. 16, hitting anti-ship missiles in the third assault on the Iranian-backed group in recent days, the U.S. military said.
January 16, 2024Murphy: NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Violates Constitution
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is again pushing back on New York’s plan to charge motorists driving into Manhattan’s central business district, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution.
January 16, 2024Washington State Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
SEATTLE — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Jan. 15 sued to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocery chains.
January 16, 2024Maryland to Receive $15 Million for EV Charging Network
BALTIMORE — Maryland will use its share of $623 million in federal funding to develop 58 EV charging stations, some of which would be located in disadvantaged communities.
January 16, 2024