STB Rule May Help Boost Competition for Railroad Shipments
OMAHA, Neb. — Companies that have plants served by only one railroad may soon be able to get a bid from another railroad if their service is bad enough under a new rule that was
California Charging Infrastructure Lags Behind Targets
Concerns are growing that California is falling behind in its ability to provide enough electric vehicle charging options to meet its own aggressive targets.
Biden Will Nominate Michael Whitaker as Next FAA Chief
President Joe Biden will nominate Michael Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew in March after facing opposition from Republican sena
Kroger, Albertsons In Talks to Sell Stores to C&S, SoftBank
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are selling some of their stores in an effort to win regulatory approval for their $25 billion merger, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trucking Experts Prepare for Lackluster Peak Season
Trucking industry experts are expecting a modest peak shipping season due to freight demand and inventory trends as consumer preferences have shifted back to services from goods.
COMING SOON: Understanding the Challenges to Driver Safety
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released new research documenting the role that state and national membership associations play in motor carrier safe
Class 8 Truck Orders Fall 12% in August
North American Class 8 orders ended a three-month streak of positive year-over-year growth by falling 12% in August, according to ACT Research.
GM Makes Initial Offer to UAW, Union President ‘Insulted’
General Motors’ first wage-and-benefit offer to the United Auto Workers on Sept. 7 falls far short of the union’s initial demands.
Senate Could Consider FY24 Transportation Bill Next Week
Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 will be considered in the Senate as early as the week of Sept. 11.
Trucking Trade Groups Generally Support AEB Proposal
Organizations representing heavy trucks were generally supportive of a joint proposed rule to require automatic emergency braking technologies on heavy trucks — with caveats.