The Biden administration is taking aim at major meatpackers, charging that “pandemic profiteering” is squeezing consumers and farmers alike, with a few companies that dominate the industry raking in record profits.
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Distraction, Fatigue Continue to Challenge Drivers, Study Says
A new study has concluded that talking and singing in the cab are not distracting for truck drivers, but other common activities such as adjusting the seat belt, reaching for food or drink, and adjusting the instrument panel or mirrors showed significant risk of a crash or near-crash.
September 9, 2021Democratic Divisions Jeopardize Scope of Biden Economic Plan
Democratic congressional leaders vowed to forge ahead this month with President Joe Biden’s economic plan despite deep divisions within the party and growing uncertainty about the overall size and scope of the tax and spending proposal.
September 8, 2021STB Seeks Input on First- and Last-Mile Rail Service Issues
The Surface Transportation Board is seeking comments on issues related to first-mile and last-mile rail service, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8.
September 8, 2021Reptile Theory: A History and 5 Ways to Win Before Trial
While many factors have contributed to the rise of Nuclear Verdicts, the most prominent has been the spread of “reptile theory” as a strategy employed by the plaintiff’s bar.In this eBook, we discuss how:
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Reptile theory was first used and later took the trucking industry by storm
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Plaintiff’s attorneys use the strategy against fleets in court
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Fleets can get ahead of reptile theory before it’s too late
Diesel Rises 3.4¢ to $3.373 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel climbed 3.4 cents to $3.373 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Sept. 6.
September 7, 2021Traffic Deaths Rise in Q1 Despite Decline in Miles Traveled
Risky driving behaviors that have become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic were the primary contributor to a 10.5% increase in total fatalities during the first quarter of 2021, despite fewer vehicle miles traveled, according to an “early estimates” report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
September 7, 2021NTSB’s 91Ƶndy Expected to Be a Tesla Watchdog
Federal regulators last month officially opened an investigation into crashes involving Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot system. Jennifer 91Ƶndy, the new leader of the government’s transportation safety watchdog, hopes that’s just the beginning.
September 7, 2021Biden Pushes Infrastructure Plan With New York Flood as Backdrop
President Joe Biden redoubled his push for a $1 trillion infrastructure bill on Sept. 7, using flood-stricken areas of New York and New Jersey as a backdrop to underscore the threat climate change poses to critical services.
September 7, 2021WattEV Plans Solar-Powered Truck Stop
LONG BEACH, Calif. — WattEV Inc. is set to receive a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to build the state’s first solar-powered truck stop dedicated to heavy-duty electric trucks.
September 7, 2021