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Dual Biden Laws Give EPA Expanded Powers, Official Says

WASHINGTON — Two Biden administration-backed laws are enabling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand its Clean Air Act authorities to transform the trucking industry.

January 10, 2024
Government

Landrieu Moves From Infrastructure to Biden Campaign

Mitch Landrieu, the White House face of the bipartisan infrastructure law, has resigned from his appointed post, to serve on President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

January 9, 2024
GovernmentEquipmentFuel

State Group Sues Biden Administration Over Emissions Rules

A consortium of 21 states has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that President Joe Biden and his administration have overstepped their authority in taking steps to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

January 3, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

ATRI Asks Truckers for Views on Barriers to Female Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute launched a survey seeking responses from both male and female drivers on barriers women face in pursuing driving careers. 

January 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Truck Parking Eyed in Planning for Rest Area Site in Oregon

Planning is underway to revitalize a heavily congested rest area on Mount Hood in Oregon that would include truck parking spaces.

January 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

PMTA Leads Innovative Pennsylvania Truck Parking Report

Pennsylvania transportation planners broke new ground to identify concrete steps and priority locations for new truck parking spots in a report spearheaded by the state’s top trucking group.

December 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023

Federal funding for hydrogen fuel hubs and competition for economic development projects were central themes among state governments in 2023.

December 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost

California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.

December 19, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Can Help Shape EV Future in EPRI Collaborative

Trucking companies are being encouraged by the Electric Power Research Institute to seek its help preparing for the electrification of heavy trucks.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Two Carriers Pay Fines for California Pollution Violations

Two interstate companies operating heavy-duty truck fleets in California agreed to legal settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

December 18, 2023