Trucker Turned Politician Proposes Bill Honoring Alaska’s Drivers
An Alaskan state senator and professional driver is sponsoring Truck Driver Appreciation Day legislation to permanently recognize truckers for their service.
February 18, 2022Ottawa Police Arrest Dozens After 3-Week Protest
OTTAWA — Police began arresting protesters Feb. 18 in a bid to break the three-week-long string of protests around Canada’s capital by hundreds of truckers angry over the country’s COVID-19 restrictions.
February 18, 2022Senators Propose Fuel-Tax Holiday Amid Funding Debate
Congressional lawmakers are proposing measures that include a suspension of the federal gas tax to stave off soaring prices at the pump, and are considering other remedies to ease inflationary price increases as Congress averted a federal government shutdown by passing a short-term spending measure.
February 17, 2022Tesla Braking Issue Spurs Second NHTSA Probe Related to Autopilot
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints of Tesla Inc. cars with Autopilot driver assist that suddenly brake at high speeds, the latest in a string of confrontations between the company and safety regulators.
February 17, 2022House Transportation Leader Advocates for FEMA Mitigation Bill
Legislation designed to facilitate recovery efforts for communities and commercial corridors hard-hit by natural disasters is ready for debate before the U.S. House of Representatives, the chamber’s top transportation policymaker said recently.
February 17, 2022Watchdogs Pledge Crackdown on Global Supply Chain Collusion
Companies that use global supply chains to cover up collusion and criminal conduct could face fines equivalent to 10% of their revenue.
February 17, 2022Jobless Claims Rise, Concentrated in a Few States
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose for the first time since mid-January, mainly concentrated in a few states in the South and Midwest, while most others declined.
February 17, 2022Oshkosh Decision to Build Mail Trucks in South Carolina Questioned
Major manufacturer Oshkosh Defense says it’s sticking with South Carolina for its $155 million mail truck plant, despite efforts by Wisconsin officials and union leaders to keep the company’s new investment in their state. The Oshkosh, Wis.-based company expects to hire 1,000 workers in South Carolina’s Upstate.
February 16, 2022Truck Driving Simulator Excites Idaho High School Students
A new Idaho Trucking Association program using a truck simulator traveling to high schools appears to be paying off, by getting teens interested in driving careers.
February 16, 2022California Set to Reassert Itself as Leader in Battle Against Emissions
The Biden administration is moving to restore California’s legal power to lead the nation in stifling auto emissions and accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.
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