Legislation aimed at incentivizing individuals to join the trucking workforce was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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USPS EV Analysis Faulty, Rep. Maloney Says
The U.S. Postal Service used “faulty†assumptions in limiting its purchase of electric mail-delivery trucks in its $6 billion fleet replacement plan, a top House Democrat said April 5.
April 5, 2022NHTSA Opens Probe Into LG Electric Vehicle Batteries
DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.
April 5, 2022Truckers Among Stakeholders Suing City Over Proposed Ballpark at Port of Oakland
A proposed multibillion-dollar ballpark and real estate development inside the Port of Oakland faces a new legal challenge by several transportation groups as the team’s ownership keeps open the idea of relocating.
April 5, 2022Elon Musk to Join Twitter’s Board
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors a day after disclosing that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
April 5, 2022Diesel Ticks Down 4.1¢ to $5.144 a Gallon
Diesel posted a rare downturn as the national average price dropped 4.1 cents to $5.144 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 4.
April 7, 2022At White House, Biden Touts Trucking’s Workforce Program
WASHINGTON — Standing alongside three Class 8 trucks parked outside the White House, President Joe Biden described a federal apprenticeship program designed to accelerate commercial driver license training as a “key ingredient†to boosting recruitment efforts in trucking.
April 4, 2022FMCSA Sets April 8 Deadline for Women of Trucking Advisory Board
Applicants are being sought to serve two-year terms on the new Women of Trucking Advisory Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to promote the role of women in trucking careers.
April 4, 2022CVSA Seeks Mileage, Time Limits for Personal Conveyance Guidance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned federal trucking regulators to add a maximum time and/or mileage limit to clarify the definition of personal conveyance use by commercial truck drivers.
April 4, 2022Russia War Could Further Escalate Auto Prices, Shortages
DETROIT — BMW has halted production at two German factories. Mercedes is slowing work at its assembly plants. Volkswagen, warning of production stoppages, is looking for alternative sources for parts.
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