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FMCSA Leasing Task Force Begins Work

Members of a federal truck-leasing task force began outlining plans for discussions on how to evaluate potential predatory commercial and motor carrier lease agreements.

July 12, 2023

Senate Panel Approves NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown

The Senate Commerce Committee on July 12 easily advanced the nomination of Alvin Brown to join the National Transportation Safety Board.

July 12, 2023

California Sees Huge Battery Storage Spike Over Three Years

California has, in just three years, seen a tenfold increase in batteries plugged into its grid as solar and wind installations take the place of aging gas-burning power plants.

July 12, 2023

Inflation Falls to 3% in June, Lowest in Two Years

After two years of painfully high prices, inflation in the United States has reached its lowest point in more than two years — 3% in June compared with 12 months earlier.

July 12, 2023

Arizona to Standardize Truck-Restriction Highway Signs

Arizona has a new law mandating that vehicle weight-restriction signs can only be enforced on state highways if designed by the state transportation department.

July 11, 2023

UAW Strike Threats Heat Up Before Detroit Negotiations Begin

Besides the usual haggling over wages, pensions and health care, the UAW union ahead of negotiations with Detroit automakers has set its sights on securing a foothold in the EV industry.

July 11, 2023

How High Temperatures Break Down Electric Car Batteries

Electric vehicles, great for combating climate change, don’t do well in extreme heat. It’s a paradox being thrown into relief as multiple U.S. states bake under heat waves.

July 11, 2023

Yellow Gains Financial Targets Waiver

Yellow Corp. will not have to meet certain financial targets under a deal with its lenders, winning valuable breathing space as it battles the Teamsters union and the threat of bankruptcy.

July 10, 2023

Diesel Prices Jump an Average of 3.9¢ to $3.806 a Gallon

On-highway diesel prices climbed 3.9 cents to a national average of $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 10.

July 10, 2023