FMCSA Drops Exemption Process for Insulin-Treated Diabetic Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that will allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable diabetes are qualified to drive, eliminating a requirement that the drivers seek an exemption from the agency before being allowed to get behind the wheel.
September 18, 2018Strong Growth Expected in EV Charging Stations
Electric vehicle charging continues to surge, a move that will only hasten the adoption of electric cars and other vehicles such as commercial trucks. ChargePoint, which manages a network of EV charging locations worldwide, has pledged to build out 2½ million public charging ports by 2025, with roughly half of those in North America and half in Europe.
September 18, 2018Two California Ports Get Millions to Reduce Air Pollution
The California Air Resources Board is awarding two grants topping $90 million to the nation’s two busiest ports — Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, respectively — to develop a Zero Emission and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities project.
September 18, 2018China Looks Unlikely to Give In After US Tariff Hike
BEIJING — China unveiled a slew of changes under mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over technology.
September 18, 2018Diesel, Gas Prices Creep Upward
The nationwide average price of diesel fuel increased by one penny to $3.268 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 17.
September 17, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 17: ‘Iggy,’ the Doctor of Truckology, Fondly Remembered
Chris Ignowski left a lasting impression at FedEx and the National Truck Driving Championships as a safety proponent whose knowledge of the industry's rules and regulations was unmatched.
September 17, 2018Parcel Giants, Logistics Companies Announce Hiring Plans Ahead of Holiday Season
Several of the shipping industry’s largest entities have unveiled their plans for holiday season hires. The temporary employees will help support an anticipated increase in packages beginning in November and continuing through January.
September 17, 2018Second Month of R.I. Truck Tolls Exceeds Expectations
Data from the second month of Rhode Island’s truck-tolling program indicates that the number of vehicles moving through the gantries is higher than projected, while the number of trucks diverting to alternate routes is far lower than expected.
September 17, 2018Connecticut to Offer Self-Driving Pilot Program in Four Communities
Self-driving cars could be on the road in large numbers sooner than anyone expected — possibly by 2021 — even if public support for autonomous vehicles appears to be dropping.
September 17, 2018US, EU, China Vie for Influence in Eastern Europe
BUCHAREST, Romania — President Donald Trump on Sept. 17 reaffirmed Washington’s support for a business summit that aims to boost connectivity in Eastern Europe and improve ties among the region and the United States and European Union.
September 17, 2018