Tesla Recalls 1 Million Cars Over Window Problem
Tesla was forced to recall more than 1 million electric cars in the United States over windows that could pinch occupants as they’re being rolled up.
September 23, 2022Perspective: Truckers Are Undeniably Essential
The term “essential” came into sharp focus during the pandemic, ATA President Chris Spear notes. The urgency of the moment forced Americans to recognize the many hands at work that keep our society going. There was an outpouring of gratitude for our nation’s truck drivers, rightfully so, as they persevered through adversity to keep stores stocked and hospitals supplied.
September 23, 2022Business Activity Gauge Improves, but Still Shows Contraction
U.S. business activity contracted in September for a third straight month, though at a more moderate pace as a pickup in orders and a further softening of inflation allayed concerns of a more-pronounced pullback.
September 23, 2022Canada to Drop Vaccine Mandate at Border Sept. 30
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed off on Canada dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Sept. 22.
September 22, 2022Senate Confirms Hutcheson as FMCSA Administrator
Robin Hutcheson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 22.
September 22, 2022Nikola Pickup Had No Nikola Parts, GM Engineer Testifies
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton wasn’t truthful when he claimed his company was responsible for most of the components in a planned pickup truck General Motors Co. was to build for the electric vehicle maker, a GM engineer testified.
September 22, 2022IIJA Rollout Prompts Partisan Views at Senate Committee
The Republican leader on the Senate highway policy panel took aim at funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation as Democrats continue to tout the distribution of grants from the $1 trillion infrastructure law.
September 22, 2022California Seeks to Ban Sales of Diesel Big Rigs by 2040
Saying they had a “moral obligation,” California regulators could soon ban the sale of diesel big rigs by 2040.
September 22, 2022Deal That Prevented Rail Strike Still Needs Worker Support
OMAHA, Neb. — A last-minute deal prevented a railroad strike for now, but many rail workers remain unhappy with working conditions, including some who protested outside their workplaces Sept. 21 ahead of votes to approve the new contracts.
September 22, 2022Fed Attacks Inflation With Another Big Hike and Expects More
Intensifying its fight against high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Sept. 21 by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight time and signaled more large rate hikes to come.
September 21, 2022