Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice have filed a counterclaim against Fitzgerald Truck Parts and Sales, adjusting the sum the glider truck maker owes the IRS to $83 million from $64 million for not collecting a 12% excise sales taxes on retail…
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Kansas DOT Reinstates Local Bridge Replacement Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reinstating a program meant to help replace and rehabilitate structurally deficient bridges in cities and counties.
Experts to Dissect Industry Trends, Insights at ATA Economic Summit
Experts in the fields of manufacturing, logistics and the petroleum industry are scheduled to participate in American Trucking Associations’ economic summit in September.
Core Producer-Price Index Posts First Drop in Two Years
A measure of underlying U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in July, with the first drop since early 2017 adding to signs of muted inflation that may reinforce the case for further Federal Reserve easing.
Fewer drivers risk losing jobs over truck automation, study says
Long-haul drivers are most at risk, according to BLS commissioner, who says there will be more jobs for last-mile deliveries.
Why the delay in FMCSA’s proposed HOS changes?
The announced July 31 date for a ruling came and went. What’s next is anyone’s guess.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado delivers EPA-estimated 33 MPG highway
With a new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine, Silverado delivers full-size truck capabilities with highway fuel efficiency of some family sedans.
Helping companies meet food transportation law
An online course now offered by Penn State Extension aims to help transportation personnel nationwide meet federal food safety requirements when transporting human and animal foods.
The course, “Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food,” can
Uber Freight Partners With TMS Company MercuryGate
Uber Freight announced a partnership with MercuryGate, an independent transportation management service provider.
Daimler Trucks Appoints Paul Romanaggi Chief Customer Experience Officer
Daimler Trucks North America will create a new customer experience (CX) organization and appointed Paul Romanaggi as chief CX officer, according to the company.