ATA, Freight Leaders Press Congress on Excise Tax Repeal
When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.
August 24, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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July Cargo Volumes Decline at Most Ports
Cargo freight volumes in July remain depressed and well below 2022’s record levels, especially at West Coast ports.
August 24, 2023Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.
August 24, 2023FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nation’s truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.
August 23, 2023Mullen Launches Production of Class 3 EV Truck
Mullen Automotive says its first Mullen Three, a Class 3 commercial electric truck, has rolled off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Tunica, Miss.
August 23, 2023Advance Auto Names New CEO Shane O’Kelly
Advance Auto Parts Inc. named a new CEO and started a strategic review of the business as it struggles to keep up with inflation.
August 23, 2023Volvo Offers Fleets a Leg Up on Charging Infrastructure
Volvo Trucks North America launched a program Aug. 22 it believes will smooth fleet owners’ road to the installation of electric truck charging infrastructure.
August 22, 2023Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary
A 2022 law key to the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.
August 22, 2023Ina Daly Honored at NTDC for Career Accomplishments
XPO's Ina Daly's trip to NTDC in Columbus, Ohio, included winning the Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award for best exemplifying the characteristics of a truck driver.
August 22, 2023Bridgestone Celebrates Tennessee Plant Expansion
Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the company announced Aug. 16.
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