Federal, News
EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
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Podcast: Veterans Community Project has gone to the dogs – and it’s a good thing
The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn’t just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them.
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Opinion
A final salute to the knights of the road
Many factors have eroded truckers’ public perception as the knights of the road. Among them, crowded highways, Land Line’s John Bendel says.
News, State
Washington state export tax draws fire from targeted states
A transportation funding package in Washington state that would apply an export tax on fuel is drawing harsh criticism from targeted states.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT announces $450 million in available funding for port projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced nearly $450 million in available grant funding for port-related projects.
Business, News, Products & Services
Direct Connect Logistix acquires Performance Logistics
Indianapolis-based Direct Connect Logistix has announced acquiring Draper, Utah-based Performance Logistics.
Business, Equipment, News
Knight-Swift to equip trucks with Embark’s autonomous truck tech
White-collar tech industry employees are ready to hand over the keys of autonomous trucks to blue-collar truckers. San Francisco-based autonomous truck technology company Embark Trucks and Phoenix-based Knight-Swift Transportation are launching what they are calling a Truck Transfer Program. Rather than using Embark employees, the program will allow Knight-Swift drivers to operate the autonomous trucks […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel up in nine of 10 regions
The federal weekly report released Feb. 21 showed an increase of 3.6 cents to the national average. California region’s average tops $5.
News, OOIDA, State
Missouri bill addresses concern about certain civil actions
A Missouri bill covers concern about civil actions with lawyers and doctors who sometimes collude on incidents that can involve a truck.
Federal, News, OOIDA
National Consumer Complaint Database update to include broker category
Addressing comments about the National Consumer Complaint Database, FMCSA said it will make it easier to file complaints against brokers.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Truckers Act would grant drivers cross-border vaccine exemption
Sen. Rick Scott introduced legislation that would exempt foreign truck drivers from the cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Business, Equipment
Engine maker Cummins to acquire axle, brake company Meritor
Cummins says it expects acquiring axle/brake tech specialist Meritor will help it develop economically feasible zero-carbon transportation.
