This Week in Trucking, Elon Musk adds some details to his electric Tesla Semi program; the U.S. trade gap with Mexico is growing larger and Amazon faces a carrier lawsuit for refusing to pay shipping fees.
Elon Musk adds more details to electric semi
Speaking on an investors call this week, Tesla founder Elon Musk added a few more details about his electric truck program, including that it will use some components from the Model 3. (Trucks.com)
Read: Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Wants Electric Semi Truck
Bringing back the company driver
Celadon, under increasing pressure to improve operations, said this week it will rely more on company drivers and less on recruiting owner-operators. (CCJ)
Read: Celadon to lean less on owner-operators in effort to boost profits
Jobs coming back
Following a disappointing performance in March, the Labor Department reported improved numbers in April, leading some economists to revise their immediate forecast for the economy. (New York Times)
Read: U.S. Job Growth Bounces Back; Unemployment at 10-Year Low
Trade gap with Mexico widens
The U.S. reported a growing trade gap with Mexico as the Mexican Peso continues to weaken. (Wall Street Journal)
Read: U.S. Trade Gap With Mexico Widens Amid Weak Peso
Trump floats idea of gas tax hike
Seeking a way to fund his trillion dollar infrastructure improvement plan, President Donald Trump says he is willing to consider a rise in fuel taxes. (Associated Press)
