Labor Nominee Su Faces Doubts in Senate
WASHINGTON — Labor secretary nominee Julie Su won praise at her Senate hearing April 20 as “a champion of the working class” even as some key Democrats were unwilling to voic
Rebalanced Supply Chain Still Leaves Empty-Mile Problem
The underlying issues causing empty miles and unfilled trucks persist even as a balancing supply chain has softened them, experts warned.
Canada Matches US Subsidies to Win VW EV Battery Plant
Canada agreed to subsidies that may top C$13 billion ($9.7 billion) over a decade to land an electric vehicle battery plant by Volkswagen AG, the company’s first gigafactory outs
Court Disallows Stolen Cargo Claims Against Broker Selection
A federal appeals court has ruled that an insurance company may not pursue a claim against a transportation broker after that broker unknowingly hired a fraudulent motor carrier.
XPO Names Dave Bates New COO
Dave Bates is joining XPO as chief operating officer after 12 years in an executive role at Old Dominion Freight Line.
Pete Buttigieg Talks Safety, Supply Chain on 2024 Budget
President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget request paves the way for improvements to the safety and connectivity of the nation’s mobility system, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Ap
Iowa Tort Reform Bill Goes to Governor
A landmark law in Iowa limiting jury awards to $5 million in accident lawsuits against commercial vehicles was sent to the desk of Gov. Kim Reynolds for enactment.
Volvo Raises Truck Forecasts
Volvo Group raised its forecasts for registrations as the world’s second biggest truck maker saw orders increase 32%.
Former House Transportation Chair Bud Shuster Dies at 91
Former U.S. Rep. Elmer Greinert “Bud” Shuster died April 19 at 91. He rose to prominence as chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee.