A Washington think tank is encouraging the federal government to proceed with a legislatively mandated national pilot program to explore the viability of a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Driverless Trucks Face Regulatory Opposition in California
If California's Assembly Bill 316 becomes law, driverless trucks won’t be able to drive down state highways without a human driver present until at least 2031.
September 1, 2023Hyundai, LG Invest $2 Billion More Into Georgia Battery Plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution say they will spend an additional $2 billion and hire an extra 400 workers to make batteries at the automaker’s Georgia EV plant under construction.
September 1, 2023UAW Slams Automakers’ Slow Bargaining, Files Labor Complaint
The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union’s economic demands.
September 1, 2023Labor Market Still Resilient, Adds 187,000 Jobs in August
The nation’s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.
September 1, 2023Barge Freight Rates Surge as Mississippi River Levels Drop
The cost to transport America’s harvest from the Midwest to the rest of the world is soaring as shrinking water levels on the Mississippi River drive up barge freight rates.
August 31, 2023UPS Offers Buyouts to 167 Pilots as Air Cargo Slumps
UPS Inc. is offering a voluntary severance package for 167 pilots amid a slump in air freight volume.
August 31, 2023Action Sought Against China for Chassis, Container Practices
Lawmakers and trucking industry stakeholders are speaking out about what they view as unfair trade practices supported by China that are hampering domestic manufacturing efforts.Â
August 31, 2023Eaton Merges Units in Preparation for Electrification Push
Eaton Corp. is preparing for the gradual transition of heavy-duty trucking away from diesel engines by integrating two segments of its operations.
August 31, 2023US Dedicates $12 Billion to Retrofit Auto Plants for EVs
The Biden administration is making up to $12 billion available for automakers to retrofit their facilities to make electric vehicles and hybrids.
August 31, 2023