Velocity Buys 200 Battery-Electric Trucks for Rental Fleet
Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing is adding 200 battery-electric trucks to its commercial truck rental and full-service truck leasing business, the company announced March 22.
Truck Parking a Priority for Administration, Buttigieg Says
Improving access to parking for the country’s truck drivers remains a priority for the Biden administration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said recently.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 27, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 27, 2023 print edition.
White House Budget Request Remains Under Microscope
Capitol Agenda: Over the next few weeks, President Joe Biden’s latest budget request will continue to be examined by funding leaders in both chambers of Congress.
Technology Helps Minimize Tractor-Trailer Pairing Errors
Some carriers are using technology designed to help prevent drivers from picking up the wrong trailer, and some telematics vendors are developing tractor-trailer pairing capabilit
Biden’s Pick to Lead FAA Withdraws
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration, Phillip Washington, has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration
Challenger Wins Close Race to Lead United Auto Workers Union
DETROIT — Challenger Shawn Fain defeated Ray Curry, president of the United Auto Workers, in a close election and vowed to take a more confrontational stance in negotiating with
Union Pacific to Drop Push for One-Person Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s long-standing push to cut train crews down to one per
Trade Groups Urge Biden on West Coast Port Talks
A coalition of 238 national, state and local trade associations — including American Trucking Associations — wrote to President Joe Biden on March 24, urging the administration
FedEx Express’ Bolduc Looks to Turn Back the Clock
Five years ago, Roland Bolduc was grand champion at the National Truck Driving Championships. He’s hoping history repeats itself in August.