ATA, Freight Stakeholders Push Back on US Senate’s PRO Act
Freight stakeholders are voicing opposition to a bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate that aims to make changes to federal classification for workers.
July 28, 2021Federal Prosecutors Seek to Dismiss Charges Against Pilot Flying J Executives
Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.
July 28, 2021Indiana ‘Trooper in a Truck’ Day Nabs Texting, Speeding Drivers
Who would have suspected that four tractor-trailers rolling down Indiana interstates earlier this month had a state trooper in the passenger’s seat?
July 28, 2021US Moves to Better Protect Infrastructure From Cyberthreats
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is eyeing ways to harden cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, announcing July 28 the development of performance goals and a voluntary public-private partnership to protect core sectors.
July 28, 2021Boeing Climbs on First Profit Since 2019 as COVID, Max Woes Ease
Boeing Co. earned a profit for the first time in nearly two years, surprising Wall Street and hinting at a potential turnaround after one of the worst financial crises in the planemaker’s centurylong history. The shares jumped.
July 28, 2021Biden Visits Mack Trucks Plant
Today, President Joe Biden will visit Mack Trucks in Lower Macungie Township, Pa., in conjunction with the White House’s proclamation designating July 26-30 as “Made in America Week.” Watch live.
July 27, 2021Biden Mileage Rule to Exceed Obama Climate Goal
WASHINGTON — In a major step against climate change, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years. He’s then aiming for even tougher antipollution rules after that to forcefully reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nudge 40% of U.S. drivers into electric vehicles by decade’s end.
July 27, 2021P3 Project Gets Underway to Ease Freight Movement in Chicago Area
Illinois officials recently announced construction has started on the Houbolt Road Extension project, an effort to improve traffic flow and freight movement near Joliet.
July 27, 2021Kansas Leaders Award $23 Million for Road Improvement Projects
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced $23 million has been awarded to support road improvement projects in 36 cities across the state.
July 27, 2021Minnesota Adopts CARB Standards
Minnesota is the latest state — and the first in the Midwest — to adopt California’s stricter tailpipe emission standards and mandate for automakers to get more zero-emission vehicles onto sales lots.
July 27, 2021