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Trump Hints He Would Pull Plug on EV Tax Credits, Incentives
While Georgia sits at the center of a surge in electric vehicle manufacturing, former President Donald Trump took aim at the state’s fastest-growing industry in a speech there.
June 13, 2023House Lawmakers Introduce Bathroom Access Bill
The bipartisan Trucker Bathroom Access Act, which would ensure access to restrooms for commercial drivers on the job recently, was introduced in the House of Representatives.
June 13, 2023N.J. Governor Wants Feds to Revisit NYC Toll Plan
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is urging the federal government to re-examine New York City’s plan to start charging motorists driving into midtown Manhattan.
June 13, 2023EVs Lose Range When Carrying Added Weight, AAA Test Shows
Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released June 13.
June 13, 2023Labor Chief Su Visits West Coast Port Talks
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su is in California for talks with West Coast port employers and the dockworkers’ union in an effort to break an impasse in a long-running contract negotiation.
June 13, 2023DOT’s Polly Trottenberg Chosen as Acting FAA Head
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has picked Polly Trottenberg, a top aide in the Transportation Department, to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
June 13, 2023Trucking Groups Urge Rejection of Rhode Island Tolling Appeal
Trucking and business groups have filed amicus curiae briefs, asking a federal circuit court to reject an appeal seeking reinstatement of Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolling plan.
June 13, 2023Consumer Price Growth Slows in May
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices in the United States cooled last month, rising just 0.1% from April to May and extending the past year’s steady easing of inflation.
June 13, 2023May Class 8 Sales Up 16.4% Year-Over-Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in May rose 16.4% from a year ago and also saw a month-to-month gain, Wards Intelligence reported.
June 13, 2023Missouri CDL Holders Have Electronic Options
Missouri commercial driver license holders now can submit their self-certifications and updated medical examiner certificates electronically via email or fax.
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