Biden Administration

Federal regulators have updated Congress on an FMCSA pilot program to recruit teen drivers, and the results are bleak.

Despite being less stringent than proposed, the trucking industry says meeting EPA’s new truck emission rule is not achievable.

A battery-charging network strategy aimed at phasing out diesel-burning trucks kicks off with 12,000 miles of interstate freight corridors.

Former President Donald Trump is lashing out at President Joe Biden ahead of Biden’s scheduled trip to East Palestine, Ohio, saying the president waited too long to visit the site of a train derailment.

Several hundred people gathered for rallies in three border states Saturday as part of the “Take Our Border Back” convoy that traveled from Virginia to Texas last week.

A convoy of trucks and other vehicles are reportedly heading to the Mexico border calling on the federal government to take action against illegal immigration.

The Biden administration will drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate at U.S. borders on Friday.

White House economic adviser Brian Deese points to supply chain improvements while new pressures loom overseas.

From tragedy to unprecedented feats, the Golden Gate Bridge is an important part of American history in freight, transportation and architecture.

A first-ever strategy aimed specifically at decarbonizing transportation encourages maritime and rail over highway freight.

The White House announced $36 billion in bailout money for the Central States Pension Fund that will benefit thousands of less-than-truckload drivers for Yellow and ABF Freight.

The Biden administration wants to speed an effort unveiled in March to create a first-time freight data exchange for U.S. container shipments.

Texas, California, Florida top 2022 money list for FMCSA’s motor carrier safety grants

A Wisconsin trucking company reveals how it has shifted into a higher training gear under President Biden’s 90-day trucker apprenticeship challenge.

The Biden administration praised strides made to boost trucking jobs — but could a freight recession undercut progress?

The ports of Corpus Christi, Galveston and Brownsville will receive federal funding to complete ship channel improvement projects aimed at increasing cargo capacity.

DOT is leading a freight data exchange pilot project that it envisions as a long-term effort to speed cargo flow and cut costs for consumers.

As the federal government begins prioritizing EV infrastructure, trucking fleets and stakeholders need to stay abreast of changes at the intersection of industry and climate initiatives.

The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.

The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.

The Biden administration says a proposed heavy-duty truck emissions rule will be “rooted on science and the law.”

President Biden thanked Verizon and AT&T for agreeing to the delay and said the DOT will continue working on safe 5G deployment.

The Biden administration unveiled on Friday the state allocations for a historic $27 billion bridge replacement and construction program with California coming out on top.

The U.S. government is monitoring for omicron-related disruptions “at ports overseas and at home,” according to port envoy John Porcari.

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Currently, whether the recently revived vaccination or test mandate survives court scrutiny is still uncertain, and the Supreme Court will likely have the final say. For now, with compliance deadlines coming shortly after the start of the new year, companies need to start making preparations.

The Biden administration is taking a series of actions aimed at bolstering the truck driver workforce that includes assessing compensation.

OMB’s 2022 agenda for regulatory agencies includes proposals from FMCSA on ELDs and carrier safety ratings.

Controversial plan to charge for containers lingering on terminals keeps getting delayed. Yet containers still linger.

While a federal appeals court has halted enforcement of the Biden administration’s COVID vaccine mandate, companies should familiarize themselves with the requirements regardless.

The Biden administration is racing to cut red tape so the government can expedite port and freight transportation infrastructure investments.

As the holidays loom, a congressman wants to eliminate legal hurdles banning 18-to-20-year-old truck drivers from moving containers in and out of ports.

The White House has begun monitoring container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to measure progress in clearing supply chain bottlenecks.

Thanks to persistent industry headwinds, the debate surrounding how to pay drivers – by the mile or by the hour – is heating up, and Congress is taking notice.

Lawmakers hear testimony on how smaller shippers are disproportionately hurt by supply chain disruptions.

The Biden administration is pushing industry to take immediate and long-term steps to get ports and intermodal transport working smoothly.

A top Biden administration official believes securing data among supply chain competitors will be the key to rolling out a nationwide 24/7 strategy.

Big-box retailers, FedEx and UPS have detailed plans to speed up container processing at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Biden’s port czar outlines a 90-day plan to expand operating hours along the U.S. supply chain.

If you thought President Joe Biden would quickly reverse Trump’s controversial trade policy toward China, guess again. U.S. importers aren’t happy.

The proposed $1 trillion infrastructure package includes a provision that would study the potential for a “driving tax” of 8 cents per mile.

The Department of Transportation seeks “practical solutions” from the freight industry to alleviate container shortages and supply chain chokepoints.

Workhorse decides to pursue alternative opportunities after ending its bid fight with the Postal Service.

One of the most interesting shifts from the Obama administration to the Biden administration is the higher level of scrutiny the automated technologies are getting.

The Biden administration set a target to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Domestic production currently sits around 4.5 million gallons per year.

The White House is trying to unleash the domestic economy by removing supply chain shackles.

A Commerce Department advisory group recommends that the department coordinate an interagency approach to addressing the driver shortage.

Legislation aimed at aerodynamic retrofits is expected to be introduced this week.

Dismantling highways to repair social damage may have consequences for the supply chain.

The president won’t consider raising fuel taxes to pay for highway and road spending, effectively killing the 65-year-old program, Mullett claims.

Solution lies in a collaboration between business, academia, the government and labor putting together a national strategy for global competitiveness, experts say.

A new supply chain task force emerges from the Biden administration’s 100-day review.

The White House has proposed to Republicans a $1.7 trillion counteroffer on its initial $2.25 trillion infrastructure package.

The Consumer Brands Association is urging federal action from transportation agencies to head off concerns about inflation and rising costs.

The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.

While some organizations blasted the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw a rule on employee classification, executives from Lyft and Uber have struck measured tones.

In today’s edition, we highlight a Biden administration thumbs-up to trucking’s role in electric vehicle expansion, an upcoming general strike at the Port of Montreal and more.

Biden executive order will make it easier to lead by example on electric vehicles, DOT chief says.

The Department of Energy’s SuperTruck 3 earmarks $100 million to expand electric heavy-duty truck concepts to lower emissions.

Biden has picked former New York City regulator Meera Joshi to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

We are learning a bit more about Monday’s meeting between the Biden administration and numerous companies, specifically the list of attendees. At least two large automakers — Ford and GM […]

The U.S. must help secure domestic semiconductor manufacturing, truck manufacturers tell the Biden administration.

You know that your corner of the automotive industry isn’t exactly niche anymore when mainstream media outlets start encroaching on the topic.

The U.S. government is teaming up with leading offshore wind developer Ørsted to “combat the climate crisis and create more clean energy jobs.”

Truck driving is the biggest single occupation that stands to benefit from the president’s infrastructure plan, according to a new report.

FMCSA hours-of-service exemption weighs heavily in a court decision rejecting wage claims against XPO Logistics.

Freight rail associations and shippers praise President Joe Biden’s efforts to modernize U.S. transportation infrastructure, but some are worried about how to foot the costs. Also, congressional leaders introduce bills on railcar recycling, highway grade crossings, and loans for rail and intermodal facilities.

The trucking industry sees the costs — but not so much the benefits — of new congestion pricing initiatives.

U.S. ports are positioned to win big off Biden administration’s offshore wind energy initiative

The U.S. secretary of transportation testifies before Congress on the Biden administration’s infrastructure priorities.

Labor groups tell DOT that automated vehicle policy should not be based on industry self-regulation.

Fewer options means less competition and less incentive to control costs.

The Port of LA will use tax funds for repairs needed to address its booming business.

Together for Safer Roads President David Braunstein discusses the potential Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan holds for safer freight movement.

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the top 10 Biden appointees in the freight industry; a recall at Daimler; growth plans at Yellow Corp.; and big news in the tire industry.

The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

Proposed mandatory guidelines to hair test for drugs could change — or see a lengthy delay.

Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.

A trucking lobbyist sees the Biden administration taking up the detention time challenge.

UPS takes part in a business panel on why Congress should support last-mile delivery and electric vehicles.

Gina Raimondo will be the anti-Wilbur Ross as secretary of commerce, with less focus on protectionism.

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent discuss how imports and retail sales continue to support intense freight activity.

OEMs will be able to close the gap that Tesla created with the help of energy policies from the White House and infrastructure already set in place.

A Biden administration teamed with a Democratic Congress should lead to even more stimulus, a recipe for even more container imports.

There’s so much change happening around the world as society advocates for sustainable and clean transportation. Although a lot of the hype generated from EV development is deserved, some people believe EVs are overhyped, including Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

Brett Pope, director of electric vehicles for Volvo Trucks North America, suggests waiving the 103-year-old federal excise tax to help make the Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 regional hauler it will begin selling in 2021 more affordable.

On its way to its debut as a public company, XL Fleet expands its electric drive-making business to include charging and energy storage infrastructure.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.