News
More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule
More than 150 lawmakers are urging the EPA to rescind its final rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Listen Now
Podcast: Operational costs reach new high
The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report details the high cost of doing business across the board.
The Latest
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief pursued in at least 10 states
Legislative efforts in more than 10 states would provide motorists and/or truck drivers relief from fuel tax collections.
Federal
Supply chain report tackles truck parking, overtime exemption
The U.S. DOT released 62 supply chain actions, including ones to expand truck parking and eliminate the motor carrier overtime exemption.
News
Cross-border truck freight reaches record high last year
Rebounding from an economy weakened by the pandemic, the value of cross-border truck freight hit a record high in 2021.
Crime & Courts, News
FMCSA proposes debarring suspended trucking company
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed debarring a now-defunct trucking company and its owner, Michael Chaves.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Convoy departs California heading to Washington, D.C.
A trucker convoy protesting vaccination and mask mandates left California on Wednesday heading to Washington, D.C.
Equipment
Cummins’ acquisitions ensure its continued prosperity
Cummins is on a tear. It recently announced acquiring Meritor and Jake Brakes. The growth started years ago, says Land Line’s Tom Berg.
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.
