The nation’s key railroad lobbying group did not like the original House infrastructure bill but has praise for the final product.
Eight California Republicans are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or eliminate regulations and declare a state of emergency to address the supply chain crisis.
Infrastructure bill and trucking impact On Nov. 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by a 228-206 vote after passage by the Senate on Aug. 10. In a report published by Georgetown University, trucking jobs are estimated to account for 20% of the infrastructure plan, with […]
ATA’s suit comes just a few days after what it says was a “major victory” with the Labor Department secretary’s statements regarding trucking and the vaccine rule.
A rule requiring vaccines for employees, or weekly testing for workers declining vaccination, at companies with staff of 100 or more gets emergency stay.
Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Solo drivers working for large trucking companies will likely be exempt from the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement, the industry’s largest lobby group has confirmed.
Each class has either side of 15 students, and the yearlong program covers many facets of the business.
An ATA survey reveals a driver vaccination rate of 50%, with more than half of the unvaccinated saying they will not get a shot under any circumstance.
In his speech, Chris Spear touted the ATA’s role in the infrastructure act now before Congress.
VNR Electric purchases are small but growing consistently as Volvo Trucks North America seeks zero tailpipe emissions by 2050.
The research group revealed its list at the annual meeting of the American Trucking Associations.
Bob Costello, chief economist and SVP at the American Trucking Associations, joins the show to discuss the many factors compounding the driver shortage as the pandemic continues.
Long-term supply chain challenges could minimize the value of driver pay increases.
Congress passes a short-term funding extension for highway projects as infrastructure investment uncertainty grows.
This week: Convoy gives $50/load incentive in October to carrier partners that represent diversity in the workplace, Operation Lifesaver announces this year’s Champion award and ATA is honored for its disaster relief efforts.
Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.
Anna Faford, VP of strategy for C&K Trucking, joins this week’s episode to discuss what got her into the industry, as well as how the driver shortage challenges are impacting the intermodal/drayage business.
The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.
FMCSA is asking the medical industry to help ensure the agency has a proper handle on truck driver qualification.
