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Ohio DOT Study Considers Toledo-Columbus Corridor

The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public participation as it conducts a corridor study of U.S. Route 23, a vital freight link between Columbus and Toledo.

June 14, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Cabinet Secretaries Launch Roadshow to Sell Biden Infrastructure Plan

Marty Walsh and a handful of other Cabinet secretaries have launched an ambitious travel schedule to promote the infrastructure plan and the larger Biden agenda.

June 14, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Rep. Bob Latta Reintroduces Self-Driving Vehicle Bill

Legislation meant to facilitate access to autonomous vehicles nationwide has again come before the U.S. House of Representatives.

June 14, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

From Boardwalks to Bridges, Earmarks Find a °®¶ą´«Ă˝ in House Highway Bill

Whether it's $400,000 for boardwalk improvements on the Jersey Shore or $8 million to fix a freight bottleneck between two bridges in Louisiana, earmarks are part of the process of getting legislation passed. And so it is with the highway bill that is expected to reach the House floor by July 4. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 14, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

US to Seek Automated Braking Requirement for Heavy Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced plans “over the next year and beyond” to issue a new proposal that would set standards and require heavy trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.

June 14, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Father-Son Duo Charged With Helping Ghosn Flee Plead Guilty

The American father-son duo charged with helping former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee trial in Japan a year and a half ago pleaded guilty in a Tokyo court June 14.

June 14, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Lordstown Motors’ Rough Road Continues as CEO, CFO Depart

The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned from the Ohio electric truck startup as problems at the company continue to mount.

June 14, 2021
BusinessLogisticsBreaking News

GlobalTranz, Worldwide Express Announce Merger

GlobalTranz Enterprises and Worldwide Express are merging in a deal announced June 11, bringing together two non-asset-based providers of logistics services.

June 11, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

UNFI Refits With Electric TRUs in Southern California

The wholesaler United Natural Foods Inc. announced it is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif., distribution center.

June 11, 2021
BusinessEquipment

May Trailer Orders Mark Year’s Low Point

U.S. trailer order volume was the lowest of the year but well above last year’s comparable results that were depressed by the coronavirus pandemic.

June 11, 2021