More than 400 women and men representing carriers such as UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Walmart Inc., will test their skills in a trucking tournament referred to as the “Super Bowl of Safety" beginning Tuesday in Indianapolis at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships.
August 15, 2022Latest Articles
Government, Fuel 
Diesel Falls 8.2¢ to Reach $4.911 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel continued on its downward path, dropping 8.2 cents to settle at $4.911 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 15.
August 15, 2022 Government 
Former L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Named California’s Infrastructure Adviser
Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been tapped by the governor to become the new state infrastructure czar overseeing $119.6 million in federal funds recently awarded for eight key projects.
August 15, 2022 Business, Technology, Safety 
For Virginia’s Mark Brundage, NTDC Brings Industry Together
At the start of the year, Mark Brundage was tied up with plenty of work obligations and family commitments. But a last-minute opening in his schedule in May made it possible for Brundage to take a shot at Virginia’s trucking competition.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
L.A. Warehousing Mecca Halts Expansion Just as Needs Soar
Communities in the Inland Empire, the logistics mecca east of Los Angeles, are suspending new warehousing projects to examine the impact from decades of pollution, putting the industry under pressure when it’s needed most.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
Port of Mobile Sets Record for Container Shipping in July
The Alabama Port Authority set a new benchmark in July, moving more cargo containers than ever before, and port officials say that Mobile’s performance in an era of supply chain turmoil is being noticed.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Hail Supply Chain Progress
In January, a record 109 ships awaited entry into the combined ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, often stretching to south Orange County. On Aug. 11, that number stood at nine ships.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
Fleets Can Reduce the Risk of a Nuclear Verdict
Nuclear verdicts can be detrimental to motor carriers and their insurance rates, but carriers can mitigate risk by utilizing technology, documenting and sharing safety efforts, and taking advantage of the first 24 hours if a claim occurs.
August 15, 2022 Government 
Delaware Bill Would Hike Fines for Residential Truck Parking
A bill to force truckers to stay away from Delaware residential parking or pay skyrocketing fines up to $2,000 awaits action by Gov. John Carney after it sailed through state General Assembly largely unopposed.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
Average Gasoline Price Falls 45 Cents to $4.10 per Gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over the past three weeks to $4.10 per gallon.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business 
Congress OKs Dems’ Climate, Health Bill
WASHINGTON — A divided Congress gave final approval Aug. 12 to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold on Congress in November’s...
August 12, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
NHTSA Administrator Steven Cliff Leaves for CARB
Steven Cliff, the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is stepping down from his post for a leadership role at the California Air Resources Board.
August 12, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Stellantis May Invest Billions to Make EVs in Mexico
Stellantis NV is considering renovating a plant in Mexico to build hybrid and electric vehicles as it transforms its lineup to meet surging demand for battery-powered transport.
August 12, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
USPS to Hike Prices in October for ‘Peak Holiday Season’
The U.S. Postal Service announced it intends to hike prices in October for holiday shipping.
August 12, 2022 Business, Technology, TCA 
EV Startup Arcimoto Removes CEO Mark Frohnmayer
Electric vehicle manufacturer Arcimoto abruptly removed founding CEO Mark Frohnmayer on Aug. 12, promoting another executive to run the company on an interim basis.
August 12, 2022 Government, Business, Technology 
Battery Giants, Hyundai Concerned by US Moves on China Supplies
South Korea’s biggest electric car batterymakers and Hyundai Motor Co. have expressed concern over new U.S. legislation aimed at boosting domestic production of EVs and reducing the use of Chinese materials.
August 12, 2022 Government, Business, Technology 
Mercedes, CATL Partner on $7.6 Billion Hungary Battery Plant
Mercedes-Benz Group AG will join China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. in building a battery factory in Hungary with an investment of as much as $7.6 billion.
August 12, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Tesla, Nikola Race for Up to $40,000 Incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act would give up to $40,000 tax credits per heavy-truck purchase, suggesting that competition to get the Tesla Semi to compete with Nikola will heat up.
August 12, 2022 Government, Business 
DOT Awards $2.2 Billion for Infrastructure Projects
Reducing truck waiting times at ports was a recurrent objective among some of the 166 projects awarded $2.2 billion in infrastructure grants announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
August 11, 2022 Business, Fuel 
Rivian Cuts Annual Earnings Forecast on Inflation, Supply Woes
Rivian Automotive Inc. posted quarterly sales above Wall Street’s expectations and reaffirmed its delivery forecast, but the electric vehicle maker trimmed its full-year earnings expectations as it continues to grapple with supply chain snags, high costs and economic volatility.
August 11, 2022