WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Jan. 18 quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online.
January 18, 2022Latest Articles
Government
Biden Administration Proceeds With Bridge Funds
WASHINGTON — Nearly two months after enacting a $1 trillion infrastructure package, President Joe Biden addressed the country to say there is more money available to kick off a multiyear process for fixing bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Felony Charges Are First in a Fatal Crash Involving Tesla’s Autopilot
DETROIT — California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.
January 18, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel
TRB to Finalize ‘Critical Issues’ Report
WASHINGTON — Executives with the Transportation Research Board are readying a guiding document outlining issues deemed critical across modes of transportation, the group’s leadership recently announced during TRB’s annual meeting.
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Automakers Realize They Need to Develop EV Charging Networks
Electric vehicle makers are beginning to recognize that charging is so critical to their mission of selling vehicles that they can’t afford not to get involved in building and operating charging networks.
January 18, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Top 100
Fleets Sustain Safety Culture Through Driver Relationships, Technology
While technologies have provided real-time data and new insights into how to reduce incidents and help drivers to improve their skills, many fleet executives say building a reputation for safety boils down to trust, culture and accountability.
January 18, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Breaking News
Truck Tonnage in December Increases 1.4% Year-Over-Year
Truck tonnage in December rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% compared with the same month in 2020 — the fourth consecutive year-over-year gain and the highest measurement since March, American Trucking Associations announced.
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel
Nikola Signs Battery Deal With Proterra for Electric Big Rigs
Nikola Corp. announced a long-term supply agreement with Proterra Inc. for battery technology, giving the electric big-rig maker a second source for the critical components.
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Chinese EVs Find Niche Making Shorthaul Deliveries in Japan
Logistics companies in Japan, striving to cut costs and make the most out of the pandemic-inspired online shopping boom, are finding an unlikely white knight in Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, whose vans make last-mile deliveries not only cheaper, but cleaner as well.
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Top 100
Walmart Filings Reveal Plans to Create Cryptocurrency, NFTs
Walmart Inc. is preparing to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of nonfungible tokens, filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show, setting the stage for meeting its customers in the emerging metaverse.
January 18, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics
Ocean Shipping Rates Driving Inflation, Experts Caution
Ocean shipping rates are expected to stay elevated well into 2022, setting up another year of booming profits for global cargo carriers — and leaving smaller companies and their customers from Spain to Sri Lanka paying more for just about everything.
January 18, 2022
Government
DeFazio Advocates for Water Infrastructure Investments
Funding to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure networks remains a priority, the leader of the U.S. House transportation panel said.
January 18, 2022
Crossword
Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 17, 2022
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 17, 2022 print edition.
January 17, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Milton Wants to Inspect Nikola Vehicles Feds Say He Lied About
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton claims federal prosecutors refused access to the company’s vehicles and equipment he says are crucial to his defense against fraud charges.
January 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel
VTNA Slates Production on Enhanced VNR Electric for Q2
Volvo Trucks North America announced production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in the second quarter.
January 14, 2022
Business, Top 100
Two Key Executives to Depart Walmart
Walmart Inc. is losing two key executives in its U.S. operation as the retail giant ramps up its online offerings and attempts to reverse last year’s disappointing stock market performance.
January 14, 2022
Government, Business, Safety
DOT Dedicates $27 Billion to Bridge Repairs Nationwide
The Transportation Department is launching a $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 highway bridges as part of the infrastructure law approved in November.
January 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment
Bollinger Motors Shifts Focus to Medium-Duty Trucks
Bollinger Motors announced a postponement to its consumer-truck production and delivery.The electric vehicle manufacturer intends now to focus its efforts on commercial all-electric platforms and chassis cabs for commercial vehicles in Classes 3-6.
January 14, 2022
Business, Logistics
December Retail Sales Slip After Record Holiday Season
NEW YORK — Americans overlooked shortages, spiking prices and uncertainty over the omicron variant to break spending records during the critical holiday shopping season. But figures released Jan. 14 show that after spending robustly early in the holiday season, consumers sharply slowed their...
January 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment
Geodis Announces Recent Promotions
Geodis is a global supply chain operator that offers supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and road transport.
January 14, 2022