REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.
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July 6, 2022 Business, Fuel, Logistics 
ATA’s Costello Puts Chances of a Recession in 2023 at 50-50
Economic conditions in the country and in trucking remain relatively strong, but American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said he has concerns about early 2023 and puts the chance of a recession in the first quarter of the year at 50-50.
July 6, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
West Coast Dockworkers Still Talking After Contract Expired
LOS ANGELES — A contract between shipping companies and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers expired over the weekend. But both sides continued to talk and said they want to avoid a strike that could savage an economy already stressed by soaring inflation and supply chain woes.
July 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
States Adopt Digital License Plates for CMVs
Digital license plates are a reality for heavy trucks in California and Arizona as Texas becomes the latest to adopt this innovative technology, but only for some commercial vehicle fleets.
July 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Logistics, Private 
Amazon Will Take Stake in Grubhub, Offer Prime Users Membership
Just Eat Takeaway.com NV’s shares jumped the most in almost four years after Amazon.com Inc. agreed to take a stake in its Grubhub business.
July 6, 2022 Business, Logistics, Private 
Walmart Announces New Charges for Suppliers
Walmart Inc. is hitting some suppliers with two new charges as it struggles to soften the blow of surging transportation costs.
July 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
NHTSA Announces Canadian Rear Underride Guard Standard for US
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rulemaking that updates two truck rear underride guard standards it said will improve protection for drivers and passengers in light vehicles in the event of a rear underride crash.
July 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment 
US Wants Dutch Supplier to Stop Selling Chipmaking Gear to China
The U.S. is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from selling to China mainstream technology essential in making a large chunk of the world’s chips, expanding its campaign to curb the country’s rise, according to people familiar with the matter.
July 5, 2022 Government, Technology, Equipment 
EPA Hearing Solicits Comments on Three CARB Regulations
A recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hearing focused on the California Air Resources Board's bid to proceed with three aggressive regulations that have not been well-received within the trucking industry.
July 5, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
WTI Oil Drops Below $100 as Recession Fears Overwhelm Markets
West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time since May 11 as concerns grow that a global economic slowdown will ultimately hobble demand.
July 5, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous 
Volvo Says Electric, Autonomous Programs Key to Growth
Volvo Group is looking to expand its autonomous and electric truck programs to build market share in its key U.S. market and drive revenue and profits higher, top executives said recently.
July 5, 2022 Business, Safety, Logistics, Perspective
Perspective: Winning Arguments to Attract New Drivers
As the American workforce continues to experience major shifts and fluxes, there’s an opportunity for those of us in the trucking and logistics industries to attract new drivers and workers looking for a post-pandemic change.
July 5, 2022 Business, Equipment 
Ford Sales Jump in June on Gains for F-Series Pickups
Ford Motor Co. sales jumped 31.5% in June thanks to big gains from its top-selling pickup truck line, including the electric F-150 Lightning.
July 5, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
Gasoline Market Is Starting to Cool Down
It’s been a tailwind for oil prices for most of this year, but the previously booming U.S. gasoline market is showing a few signs of cooling off.
July 5, 2022 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Tesla Pauses Plant Production
A German plant reportedly will take a break this month, in addition to two model lines in Shanghai, Bloomberg reported.
July 5, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
Florida Seeks to Add Truck Parking Near Miami
Florida is exploring project delivery options in an $18 million plan to add 135 truck parking spaces in a new truck travel center near the Golden Glades interchange and close to Miami.
July 5, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
Logistics Gauge Shows Economy Downshifting Into Second Half
An indicator of U.S. supply chain pressure fell to the lowest level in two years, as a sharp drop in transportation costs underscores the slowdown in the nation’s economy heading into the second half of the year.
July 5, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
West Coast Dockworkers Extend Labor Talks
The union representing about 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and their employers will continue negotiations for a new labor contract past the July 1 expiration of their current pact and said the ports — among them the U.S.’s busiest — will keep functioning.
July 1, 2022 Business, Equipment 
Bridgestone Increases Prices For Bandag Products in US, Canada
Bridgestone will increase prices up to 15% on tread, cushion and some ancillary items from its subsidiary Bandag Inc., the tire company announced July 1.
July 1, 2022