The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 9 issued a proposed rule to repeal the Obama administration’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emission and Fuel Efficiency Standards for the glider industry.
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Women’s Workplace Initiatives: Start Small, Include Many, Network Finds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Women looking to establish initiatives that engage other women in the workplace should start small and involve all sectors of their organization, from the human resources department to executives, according to Erin Luke, fleet sales administration manager at Peterbilt Motors Co.
Consumer Comfort Stays High in Positive Sign for Economy
Americans’ confidence was little changed last week from elevated levels, underpinned by optimism about the buying climate and the economy, Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index figures showed Nov. 9.
ATRI Recommends Federal Fuel Tax Increase
The American Transportation Research Institute has determined that a federal fuel tax increase is the best option for achieving a large-scale infrastructure program.
Contract Rates Going Up in 2018 as Carriers Gain Strength
A confluence of historic trends and external events are impacting 2018 contract rate discussions that traditionally begin this time of year among carriers, shippers, logistics houses and consultants.
Catch a wave: Ram unveils '18 Hydro Blue Sport 1500
Following on wild green, copper, and orange Ram 1500 Sport models, Ram showed off a new special edition 2018 Ram Hydro Blue Sport 1500 pickup, calling it “a durable, powerful alternative with great visual appeal.” It’ll be the last special Sport edit
Truck Hits Autonomous Shuttle on Launch Day
DOT to Add Four Opioids for Transportation Worker Drug Testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation plans on Jan. 1 to begin testing truck drivers and other “safety-sensitive” transportation employees for the semi-synthetic opioids hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, the agency announced Nov. 9.
Flatbed Carrier Daseke Generates Small Profit in 3Q
Daseke Inc. reported a profit for the first time since it became a publicly traded company last winter, reversing losses as a private entity one year ago and two quarters in the red in 2017.
Caucus Created to Keep Focus on Infrastructure Investment
A new caucus designed to call on congressional leaders to advance policies that modernize outdated infrastructure recently was endorsed by prominent transportation policymakers in the U.S. House.