Republican Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON — Republicans eagerly elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Oct. 25, elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the seat of U.S. power and ending for now the political chaos in their majority.
October 25, 2023FBI Analyst Stresses Trucking Cybersecurity Importance
HOUSTON — An FBI cyberintelligence specialist stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity to the health of the economy during an Oct. 23 presentation.
October 25, 2023Federal Grant to Improve Access at Indiana Agribusiness Park
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a $1.75 million grant to a rural Indiana county to provide better access for heavy trucks at an agricultural business park.
October 24, 2023Trucking Faces Increasing Threat of Cyberattacks
HOUSTON — Trucking is seeing an increase in cyberthreats, a panel of experts said Oct. 23 during the National Motor Freight Traffic Association's Digital Solutions Conference.
October 24, 2023US House Panel Evaluates New Truck Excise Tax Repeal
A leading proponent of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks called on colleagues to endorse his effort.
October 24, 2023About 12.6% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out of Service
Roughly one of every eight trucks inspected for brake-related violations was placed out of service by commercial vehicle inspectors during Brake Safety Week in August.
October 24, 2023Tesla Says Justice Department Is Expanding Investigations
DETROIT — Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker’s partially automated driving systems, the company disclosed Oct. 23.
October 24, 2023EV Battery-Recycling Pioneer Li-Cycle Pauses Construction
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., which is in line for $375 million in federal funding, announced it would pause construction on a first-of-its-kind lithium-ion-battery recycling plant.
October 23, 2023Diesel Price Rises 10.1¢ to $4.545 a Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of diesel climbed 10.1 cents to $4.545 a gallon after a recent downswing, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 23.
October 23, 2023Truck Parking Ranks High on ATRI’s 2023 List
Capitol Agenda: Truck parking ranked second behind the economy on the American Transportation Research Institute's recently unveiled annual list of key industry issues.
October 23, 2023