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Government, Business, TCA

UAW Demands Support for EV Workers Before Endorsing Biden

New leaders of the United Auto Workers are withholding the union’s endorsement for President Joe Biden’s re-election until he shows support for a “just transition” to electric vehicles, according to a letter sent by newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain.

Kalea Hall and Riley Beggin | The Detroit News
May 4, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.

Jakkar Aimery | The Detroit News
May 2, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, TCA

Penske to Acquire Michigan-Based Star Truck Rentals

Reading, Pa.-based Penske Truck Leasing plans to acquire Star Truck Rentals, a transportation services company that operates facilities in Indiana and Michigan.

Daniel Urie | Pennlive.com
May 1, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

House Introduces Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act

U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) on April 24 introduced the Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act, legislation he says will help the Federal Maritime Commission.

Thomas Gase | Times-Herald, Vallejo, Calif.
April 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Colorado to Put More Electric Trucks, Semitrailers on Roads

Colorado’s trucking industry will need to start investing in zero-emission semitrailers, buses and delivery trucks as soon as 2027 as part of the state’s strategy to reduce emissions.

Noelle Phillips | The Denver Post
April 25, 2023
Business, TCA

Ikea to Open Hundreds of Pickup Locations

Ikea announced this week it plans to invest $2.2 billion in the United States over the next three years, opening new stores and “Plan and Order Points” as well as hundreds of pickup locations.

Daniel Urie | Pennlive.com
April 21, 2023
Government, TCA

Former House Transportation Chair Bud Shuster Dies at 91

Former U.S. Rep. Elmer Greinert “Bud” Shuster died April 19 at 91. He rose to prominence as chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee.

Dave Sutor | The Tribune-Democrat
April 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

How Your EV Can Power Your Home

Tammy Snyder's homespun setup is a preview of what soon may be easily available to many Californians: EVs that are equipped not just to receive power, but also to deliver it.

Lisa Krieger | SiliconValley.com
April 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Private, TCA

Amazon May Charge a Return Fee at UPS Stores

If you opt to return your Amazon purchase at a UPS store, that transaction just might cost you.

Jessica Jones-Gorman | Staten Island Advance
April 19, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Norfolk Southern Near Ready to Reopen Some Tracks in Ohio

Norfolk Southern says it has completed excavation of the impacted soil underneath the south track at the site of the East Palestine train derailment and will finish restoration of the track in the coming days.

Kaylee Remington | cleveland.com
April 17, 2023