Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
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Podcast: CDL training with Chester the chicken
A truck driving school has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. Plus, we’ll share what goes into planning for a series of superloads.
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Sleigh Bells and Santa program seeks donations
A trucking charity provides gifts to the children of recently deceased truck drivers through its Sleigh Bells and Santa program.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT announces $1.5 billion through RAISE grant program
$1.5 billion has been made available through the RAISE grant program for 2023. Deadline to apply for these grants is Feb. 28, 2023.
Business, Features
Contract Transport Services donates bikes to kids in need
Green Bay, Wis.-based Contract Transport Services has continued a tradition of giving bikes to children in need and adopting two families.
Crime & Courts, News
Crete Carrier Corp. owners must pay Nebraska income taxes, court rules
While owners of Crete Carrier Corp. claimed to be Florida residents, the Nebraska Supreme Court says they owe income taxes to Nebraska.
News, State
Texas bills call for fuel tax rate adjustment
Multiple pursuits at the Texas statehouse would raise road revenue via increases in the excise tax for gas and diesel purchases.
News, State
Montana bill would impose electric, hybrid vehicle fees
A Montana legislative panel has introduced a bill to address supplementing transportation funding via electric and hybrid vehicles.
Crime & Courts, News
J.B. Hunt files racketeering lawsuit against Pyramid Moving Inc.
J.B. Hunt has filed a racketeering lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas against Kansas-based Pyramid Moving Inc.
Crime & Courts, News
Navajo Express, DOJ reach settlement over immigration discrimination dispute
The Department of Justice reached a settlement with Denver-based Navajo Express over an immigration-related discrimination dispute.
News
Canada opens applications for Green Freight Program
A grant program designed to help reduce emissions and fuel consumption in Canada is now accepting applications. Find out what is covered.
Federal, News
FHWA chief approved to guide spending $350 billion on infrastructure
The U.S. Senate has approved Shailen Bhatt to lead the FHWA as it administers $350 billion from the infrastructure bill passed in November.
