Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Features
‘Big Rig’ brings trucking to the big screen
Trucking takes center stage in upcoming film starring Vanessa Hudgens, which follows the journey of a woman finding her way behind the wheel.
Fuel prices, News
EIA forecasts record production
U.S. GDP growth as well as record crude oil production expected by EIA. However, consumers may not see a swift break in prices.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Comments on EPA’s stricter truck emission standards proposal due May 16
Find out how to submit feedback on EPA’s proposed truck emission standards to let the agency know how they will affect your livelihood.
Business, Equipment
Daimler says its eCascadia daycab’s ready for deliveries
Daimler Truck says its eCascadia daycab has gone into series production. Range is 230 miles and recharges up to 80% in 90 minutes.
Federal, News
White House takes steps to accelerate infrastructure plan
The White House says it does not want to waste any time rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, so it’s releasing a Permitting Action Plan.
Fuel prices, News
Study suggests emissions from zero-emission trucks is much more than zero
A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute suggests that the hype around zero-emission trucks may be a bit overblown.
News, State
Louisiana bill would collect fee from electric and hybrid vehicles
A Louisiana House bill is intended to address supplementing transportation funding via a new fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Business, Products & Services
Trucking app seeks to ‘revolutionize the trucking industry’
California-based trucking app company, whose mission is to “revolutionize the trucking industry” for owner-operators, receives $3 million in funding.
Business, Fuel prices, News
A business perspective on rising diesel prices
Diesel prices have hit the transportation industry hard in 2022. Many expect the market to rebound, but will be a challenge in the meantime.
Business
Yellow Corp. optimistic with year of change ahead of it
As it faces a year of terminal and services consolidation and rebranding, Yellow Corp. looks forward to becoming a “super regional” carrier.
