Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the U.S. contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and rising traffic deaths.
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Senate EPW Leaders Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill
Legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2029 was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
June 28, 2023Maryland Truckers Seek Solution to Truck Parking Shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the problem.
June 28, 2023Biden Administration Announces Infrastructure Investments
With the height of the busy summer travel season upon us, President Joe Biden is touting investments approved in 2021’s infrastructure law.
June 28, 2023EV Makers Racing for Supplies of Lithium for Batteries
Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the mineral in a politically and environmentally fraught competition.
June 28, 2023Fleets Can Expect Long Timelines for Facility Connections
Facility electrification timelines for heavy-duty trucking fleets are likely to be more protracted than carrier executives might expect, according to executives at power utilities.
June 28, 2023Trucking Interests Say EPA Is Moving Too Fast on GHG Rule
Many of the major players in the trucking industry say they generally are supporters of the goals of the EPA’s Phase 3 proposed rule, but they have concerns that the phase-in is moving too fast.
June 27, 2023SAE International Plans to Standardize Tesla’s EV Chargers
A key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.
June 27, 2023FMCSA to Consider Broker-Shipper Transparency
Federal trucking regulators confirmed they plan to consider a request by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association seeking a rulemaking on broker-shipper pricing transparency.
June 27, 2023Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Commercial electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two months after it warned that it was in danger of failing.
June 27, 2023