White House Envoy Optimistic Port Talks to Produce Deal Soon
A tentative agreement covering longshore workers at the largest U.S. ports is within reach after a year of negotiations between the union and employers, according to Stephen Lyons.
Montana Reins In Third-Party Lawsuit Financiers
A new law on the books in Montana places restrictions on third-party groups that finance civil litigation, a development that was welcomed by motor carriers operating in the state.
Volvo Selects Stephen Roy to Lead Mack Trucks
Volvo Group announced May 9 that it has appointed Stephen Roy to become the president of its Mack Trucks subsidiary.
Torc Robotics, C.R. England Team on Pilot
Self-driving-trucks technology firm Torc Robotics and refrigerated carrier C.R. England are teaming up on a pilot program.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for May 15, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the May 15, 2023 print edition.
Air Bag Manufacturer Refusing NHTSA’s Request to Recall
ARC Manufacturing could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled
House Panel Presses Supply Chain Improvements
Capitol Agenda: The safety and efficiency of the country’s supply chains are being examined by the panel on highway policy in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Transportation Safety Systems Unaffected by DOT Data Breach
The U.S. Transportation Department said it had been hit by a data breach involving its administrative systems.
Regulators Announce Members of Truck Leasing Task Force
Federal regulators have appointed nine individuals to serve on a truck-leasing task force that is charged with evaluating lease agreements in the trucking industry.
Study Urges Excise Tax Repeal for Electric Trucking Takeoff
Repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty commercial vehicles should be a key tool in the push to reduce trucking’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, a study