Connecticut truckers are facing an uphill battle in opposing the governor's bill to improve air quality by imposing California’s stringent emissions standards on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
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Congressional GOP Leaders Critical of Biden’s Energy, Economic Strategy
The top Republican on the U.S. House transportation panel ramped up his criticism of the Biden administration’s response to rising fuel prices and bottlenecks along freight supply chains.
April 6, 2022Dems Accuse Oil Execs of Profiteering as War Strains Supplies
Congressional Democrats excoriated executives from some of the world’s biggest oil companies on April 6, accusing them of exploiting the war in Ukraine and a surge in crude prices to secure windfall profits at the expense of American motorists.
April 6, 2022House Lawmakers Introduce Trucking Workforce Bill
Legislation aimed at incentivizing individuals to join the trucking workforce was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 5, 2022USPS EV Analysis Faulty, Rep. Maloney Says
The U.S. Postal Service used “faulty” assumptions in limiting its purchase of electric mail-delivery trucks in its $6 billion fleet replacement plan, a top House Democrat said April 5.
April 5, 2022NHTSA Opens Probe Into LG Electric Vehicle Batteries
DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.
April 5, 2022Truckers Among Stakeholders Suing City Over Proposed Ballpark at Port of Oakland
A proposed multibillion-dollar ballpark and real estate development inside the Port of Oakland faces a new legal challenge by several transportation groups as the team’s ownership keeps open the idea of relocating.
April 5, 2022Elon Musk to Join Twitter’s Board
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors a day after disclosing that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
April 5, 2022Diesel Ticks Down 4.1¢ to $5.144 a Gallon
Diesel posted a rare downturn as the national average price dropped 4.1 cents to $5.144 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 4.
April 7, 2022At White House, Biden Touts Trucking’s Workforce Program
WASHINGTON — Standing alongside three Class 8 trucks parked outside the White House, President Joe Biden described a federal apprenticeship program designed to accelerate commercial driver license training as a “key ingredient” to boosting recruitment efforts in trucking.
April 4, 2022