Diesel Climbs 9.9¢, Tops $3 a Gallon
The price of diesel continued to skyrocket, surging 9.9 cents to $3.072 a gallon, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration on March 1.
March 1, 2021US Economy, Trucking Poised for Strong 2021, Economists Predict
The U.S. economy and trucking are poised for a strong second half of the year and into 2022, now that a third COVID-19 vaccine has been approved.
March 1, 2021North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot
Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.
March 1, 2021Shipping Begins for Third Vaccine; J&J Looks for Partners
As shipping of the third coronavirus vaccine begins, Johnson & Johnson is looking for manufacturing partnerships to increase supply of its COVID-19 vaccine that was cleared Feb. 27 by U.S. regulators, Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky said.
March 1, 2021Workhorse to Meet With USPS Over Truck Contract
Representatives of electric-truck maker Workhorse Group Inc. are scheduled to meet with officials at the U.S. Postal Service March 3 as the company explores options for challenging the loss of a massive contract to build the next generation of postal trucks.
March 1, 2021Manufacturing Activity Jumps to Three-Year High in February
WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders.
March 1, 2021Lawmakers, Stakeholders Spotlight Deficient Bridges, Infrastructure Funding Needs
Federal officials at the transportation committees plan to meet for hearings that examine concerns across the nation’s mobility grid. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 1, 2021NHTSA Probes Engine Fires in Nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs
DETROIT — The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs.
March 1, 2021MLB’s Athletics Move Step Closer to Ballpark at Port of Oakland
An environmental impact report written by City of Oakland officials and released Feb. 26 is pushing forward plans for a privately funded, baseball-only stadium at Howard Terminal at the Port of Oakland.
March 1, 2021US Lawmakers Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Bill
A national program that promotes safety features for street designs recently was introduced by transportation policymakers.
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