Trucking Industry Safety News

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WASHINGTON — Funding to expand parking facilities for truck drivers around the country is included in comprehensive highway policy legislation expected before the U.S. House of Representatives during the week of June 28.

The Transportation and Public Works Committee of the Minneapolis City Council on June 23 approved an ordinance amendment that would limit truck parking in the city.

Egyptian officials and owners of the giant Ever Given vessel that blocked the Suez Canal earlier this year have reached a preliminary deal over compensation, according to the ship’s representatives.

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund announced that the inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000.

Massachusetts leaders recently announced a $2.65 billion Capital Plan, which includes millions for improving transportation infrastructure and bottlenecks.

Truck tonnage rose 3.7% in May compared with year-ago levels and is pacing well against comparisons to the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to American Trucking Associations.

The COVID-19 outbreak prompted transportation companies to adopt a battery of safety measures — some of which may remain in place even after the pandemic is over.

Volvo Car Group and Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB will jointly build an electric car battery factory in the latest move by European manufacturers to localize cell production in the region.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined state transportation officials to announce $3.11 million has been awarded to cities and counties for infrastructure projects.