Government

WASHINGTON — While nuclear verdicts in accident litigation are a major concern in the industry, it’s the nuclear settlements that litigation expert Steve Wood said are more problematic.

Legislation to ensure electric vehicles contribute to a federal highway funding account was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

WASHINGTON — A truck driver study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute underscores what would seem to be a common-sense safety rule: Drivers should keep their hands on the wheel.

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is ready to discuss the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead during the upcoming ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.

ATA President Chris Spear discusses autonomous vehicle policies, workforce development, truck parking, and the 2023 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition with Dan Ronan on the U.S. House highways and transit panel. 

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper welcomed news that Chick-fil-A Supply will invest $58.3 million to build a distribution center, creating more than 112 jobs, including for truck drivers.

Legislation to ensure the Department of Transportation is funded through fiscal 2024 is scheduled for consideration this month in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thirty-one port projects in Texas will begin receiving an estimated $240 million in state funds to improve those facilities and bolster the state’s supply chains.

WASHINGTON — The charitable arm of American Trucking Associations recognized members of Congress who are working to raise awareness of fentanyl addiction in the United States.

General Motors, Ford and Stellantis face a combined $10.5 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules, according to an estimate from their trade group.