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Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.
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Podcast: Effort to increase minimum insurance requirements draws some heat
Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia has been clear about his opposition to increasing truckers’ minimum insurance requirements.
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Opinion
The return of the driverless beer run
Driverless beer runs with “safety” drivers are stunts hiding the dirt behind the PR glare. Columnist John Bendel points out a few things.
News
Employment in trucking tumbles in September
Trucking employment took a large hit in September, while all transport jobs are declining for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
Business, Products & Services
PGT Trucking adds Navarro Trucking as an integrated fleet partner
Pittsburgh-area-based PGT Trucking has added an integrated fleet partner, Navarro Trucking.
Business, Equipment
September new big truck orders go through the roof
New big truck orders were really strong, say two analyst firms. The question is whether truck makers’ confidence continues to be strong.
News, State
Georgia fuel tax holiday extended
Action taken by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-November.
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FMCSA’s Medical Review Board schedules Oct. 19 meeting
Truck drivers will have the opportunity to ask the Medical Review Board questions during a virtual meeting on Oct. 19.
Federal, News
House bill takes aim at electric vehicle R&D
The Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act promotes research and development for vehicle technologies.
News, State
Georgia DOT to close lanes for I-285 reconstruction
The Transform 285/400 project could result in the closure of lanes on I-285 as soon as Oct. 8. The work will take at least eight months.
Business, Products & Services
Rush Truck Centers offers breast cancer awareness pink mud flaps
Rush Truck Centers is offering pink mud flaps for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to help the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Federal, News
CVSA announces inspection program for autonomous trucks
How will autonomous vehicles comply with current safety standards? CVSA outlines new inspection standards for carriers with driverless trucks.