To go greener, fleets of all sizes need access to federal funding

Smaller trucking firms especially will need financial assistance to adopt greener equipment. That's where the STEER Act can help, the author writes.

By Daniel Burrows • Oct. 25, 2021

California orders agencies to identify 'priority freight routes' for trucking weight exemptions

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nine-point executive order in pursuit of short- and long-term ideas to ease supply chain congestion.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 21, 2021

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XPO Logistics calls terms of $30M driver misclassification settlement 'favorable'

A federal judge approved two preliminary settlements on behalf of 784 of the carrier's current and former first-seat port drivers in California.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 14, 2021

Supreme Court declines to hear Cal Cartage AB5 case, but CTA readies for battle

The head of the CTA said he hopes his group will get another chance to go at-bat for trucking in the nation's highest court.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 5, 2021

Irked by vaccine mandate, large trucking firms speak out

The American Trucking Associations filed a lawsuit against the mandate, citing its "devastating impacts on the supply chain and the economy."

By Jim Stinson • Updated Nov. 10, 2021

Court: Trucking company's strength test discriminated against women for driver positions

The onus is on employers to prove tests are job-related, especially as the trucking industry tries to encourage more women to join the workforce.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 20, 2021

FMC moves ahead on detention, demurrage guidance

The Federal Maritime Commission is addressing complaint proceedings and retaliation, as well as how ocean carriers should divulge information.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2021

House committee approves $150B plan for clean electricity, including EV infrastructure

The Clean Electricity Performance Program is part of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, which contains $5 billion for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

By Jason Plautz • Updated Sept. 15, 2021

Money and range: Experts note roadblocks to EV adoption

The smaller the truck, the smaller the battery, which is why fleets such as PepsiCo's target medium-duty vehicles for electrification.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 14, 2021

Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine or weekly negative tests

The requirements will impact some 80 million private-sector workers, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2021

3 cities receive grants to reach 100% zero-emissions commercial vehicles by 2030

Chicago, San Diego, and San Jose, California, each won $100,000 to fund projects such as an urban freight working group.

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 8, 2021

Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.

Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 31, 2021

I-45 highway widening in Texas shows challenges with federal funding

As federal and local officials decry the controversial Houston-area project, the infrastructure bill could make it easier for states to fund similar projects.

By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 27, 2021

Can hydrogen regulations benefit transport and utilities?

Nikola intends to approach the California legislature with a proposal in the next session that it believes would help bring down the cost of hydrogen production.

By Emma Penrod • Aug. 20, 2021

Fleets turn to tech for protection against 'nuclear verdicts'

It's not enough to gather safety data. Trucking firms must also act on it.

By Heather Larson • Aug. 18, 2021

Senate passes $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

The legislation includes $110 billion for improvements to roads and bridges, in addition to expanding electric vehicle capabilities.

By Zachary Phillips , S.L. Fuller • Aug. 10, 2021

Nikola to pay $125M to settle fraud charges

The fraud charges, announced in July, dealt a blow to Nikola's reputation. 

By Jim Stinson • Updated Dec. 21, 2021

FMC starts permanent program to oversee detention, demurrage

The agency said it will audit the nine largest ocean carriers and review their billing practices.

By Matt Leonard • July 21, 2021

Trucking mulls impacts on drivers, equipment with infrastructure bill on the horizon

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework allocates $109 billion for roads, bridges and "major projects." But more construction could take flatbeds out of circulation.

By Amanda Loudin • June 25, 2021

Senators propose emissions tax on large corporations

The bill would impact areas most affected by carbon emissions, like those located near highways and industrial complexes.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 2021

Texas trucking officials score tort reform win

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that doesn't allow lawsuits against vehicle operators until the driver is found liable in a court decision.

By Jim Stinson • June 18, 2021

Put parking in the infrastructure bill

Research has provided the raw data necessary to inform future legislation on this issue. It's time for Congress to act, the author writes.

By David Powell • June 16, 2021

Archaic regulations hurt industry's ability to recruit young truck drivers

While trucking safety technology has evolved significantly to meet the realities of 2021, age restrictions on hauling interstate loads has not, the author writes.

By Mark S. Allen • June 14, 2021

What a truck-specific VMT tax would mean for the industry

Trucking associations blasted a tax proposal from Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and raised concerns about the effects on small fleets.

By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021

Port of Long Beach exempts natural gas trucks from impending emissions fee

The exemption aims to incentivize the trucking industry to adopt cleaner fuels while electric and hydrogen technology scale. 

By S.L. Fuller • May 26, 2021