Government, Business

Colorado Cracks Down on Predatory Towing With New Law

A broad new law to end predatory towing practices takes effect Aug. 7 in Colorado, legislation that was backed by a state senator whose vehicle was wrongfully towed last summer.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

CBP Installs X-Ray Scanner for Containers at Texas Port

The busiest land border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico now has an advanced X-ray machine that is intended to help more efficiently move commercial truck traffic through the facility.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 24, 2024
Government, Safety

Truckers With Dogs Returning From Outside US Need New Form

Truckers who take their dogs back and forth between the United States and either Canada or Mexico will soon be required to complete a federal form that asserts their pets are at low risk of carrying rabies back into the country.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Illinois Offering Written CDL Tests in Spanish

Illinois is the latest state to offer commercial driver license applicants a written test in Spanish to get more drivers on the road.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Ontario Targets Predatory Towing Practices

Cracking down on predatory towing, Ontario now requires tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators to have a certificate to operate in the first such move by a Canadian province.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Clean Fuels Alliance America to Sue EPA

Clean Fuels Alliance America told the EPA that it will sue over the agency’s delay in establishing 2026 biofuel volumes in its Renewable Fuel Standard program.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Minnesota Lawmakers Take Steps to Expand CDL Testing

New and current Minnesota truck drivers will have an easier time obtaining and renewing CDLs now that a state law that constrained third-party CDL testing opportunities has been eliminated.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2024
Government, Technology, Equipment

26 States Sue NHTSA Over New Fuel Economy Rule

Twenty-six states led by Kentucky and West Virginia have filed a lawsuit to block a new fuel economy rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CBP OKs Ports of Indiana Plan for Ocean Container Terminal

Creation of Lake Michigan’s first international container terminal serving the Chicago area is underway since CBP officials approved a Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor plan.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

California Awards $27 Million to Container Ports

California’s business and economic development office has awarded $27 million to fund 10 projects at its five container ports to improve data systems and interoperability.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 16, 2024