New Jersey accused the U.S. Department of Transportation of stalling its lawsuit challenging federal approval of New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing plan.
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N.C. School to Build Truck Driver Training Area
High demand for truckers in North Carolina is behind Guilford Technical Community College’s plans to open a $4.35 million driver training facility funded by state and federal grants.
Truck Parking Projects on Docket, Secretary Buttigieg Says
Increasing parking availability for the nation’s truck drivers remains high on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s agenda, Secretary Pete Buttigieg indicated recently.
Pa. Turnpike Aims for EV Chargers at Every Plaza by 2027
The Pennsylvania Turnpike should have electric vehicle charging stations at every service plaza by January 2027, officials said.
UPS to Hire 30,000 Extra Drivers for Peak Season
UPS Inc. is set to hire more than 30,000 additional drivers for peak season, a mix of package car drivers, commercial driver license drivers and seasonal support drivers.
Trucking M&A Market Shows Signs of Rebound
The trucking merger and acquisition market is showing early signs of a rebound after a slowdown this year caused by uncertain freight and financial conditions.
House Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Reforms
Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation’s supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Shutdown’s Economic Risks Grow the Longer It Lasts
A government shutdown would have a cascading economic effect, beginning mildly and deepening over time as many go without pay and consumer uncertainty grows over Washington’s dysfunction.
Shutdown Nears Despite Lawmakers’ Incremental Gains
The U.S. is on track for an Oct. 1 government shutdown despite incremental progress late Sept. 26 in the House and Senate on rival spending bills.
Senate Leaders Have a Deal, but Shutdown Still Expected
Senate Democratic and Republican leaders agreed Sept. 26 on a plan to keep the government open through mid-November and provide $6 billion in assistance to Ukraine.