House Lawmakers Introduce Truck Parking Bill
Legislation that would dedicate funds to expand truckers’ access to parking nationwide was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
January 30, 2023Volvo Group Hit With $130 Million Penalty Over Recall Issues
Volvo Group North America will pay a civil penalty of as much as $130 million under an arrangement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
January 30, 2023Rep. Rick Crawford to Oversee Highways Amid Supply Chain Oversight
The House panel tasked with monitoring the nation’s highways has a new leader in Rep. Rick Crawford at a time when Republicans prepare to review the Biden White House’s supply chain policies. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 30, 2023House Republicans Seek New Restrictions on Use of Oil Stockpile
WASHINGTON — For the second time this January, House Republicans have advanced a measure to restrict presidential use of the nation’s emergency oil stockpile.
January 30, 2023Missouri Awards $5.9 Million in Grants for CDLs, Related Training
Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds — part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.
January 30, 2023Inflation, Consumer Spending Cool in December
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell — the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy.
January 27, 2023Idaho Replaces 511 Trucking App With New One
State transportation officials want to get the word out to thousands of truckers using the Idaho 511 Trucking app that they need to switch to a new 511 state travel system because the other doesn’t work now.
January 27, 2023Federal Grant to Make Golden Gate Bridge Safer From Earthquakes
Protecting the safety of travelers over the Golden Gate Bridge, including 555,000 truck drivers carrying freight annually, was a key topic among Washington officials gathered in San Francisco near the iconic landmark to celebrate a $400 million federal grant for earthquake resiliency.
January 27, 2023SUVs Emerge as Hot Point in EV Tax Credit Debate
General Motors Co. has taken a central role in pushing the Treasury Department to change how the government defines a sport utility vehicle and expand how many buyers can get electric vehicle tax credits.
January 27, 2023Rail Workers Still Seeking Quality-of-Life Improvements
OMAHA, Neb. — The contract imposed on railroad workers last fall didn’t resolve their quality-of-life issues, but already this year there are indications the major freight railroads are starting to address some of their concerns.
January 26, 2023