Pete Buttigieg Eyes Expansion of Supply Chain Data-Sharing
A voluntary forum through which freight sector stakeholders can share information is poised to expand, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently told members of Congress.
GM, Samsung Plan New EV Battery Cell Factory in US
General Motors and South Korea’s Samsung SDI plan to invest more than $3 billion in a new electric vehicle battery cell plant in the United States, the companies said April 25.
Carmakers Win Use of Airwaves for Advanced Safety System
FCC regulators cleared automakers to use systems that let vehicles communicate wirelessly, offering a path forward for life-saving technology after years of disputes over airwaves
Road Design Shows Difficulty of Balancing Safety, Function
Trees and passenger vehicles number among the safety challenges for road design benefiting freight movement. Will the new influx of federal funding help us get it right?
Diesel Resumes Decline, Sheds 3.9¢ to $4.077 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel resumed its downward trend after a one-week pause, dropping 3.9 cents to reach $4.077 a gallon, according to the Energy Information Administrat
Freight Routes to Get Electric, Hydrogen Infrastructure Aid
A top U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory announced it will help add electric and hydrogen infrastructure to four freight corridors covering over half of the nation.
Amazon Contract Drivers in California Join Teamsters Union
More than 80 contract drivers and dispatchers who handle deliveries for Amazon .com Inc. have joined the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Buttigieg Puts Spotlight on Highway Deaths
Capitol Agenda: Promoting safety on the highways remains the dominant priority for officials at the Department of Transportation and agencies throughout the country.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 24, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 24, 2023 print edition.
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Declines in April
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation found overall confidence in the equipment finance market has decreased month-over-month, the foundation announced April 20.