Freight stakeholders have many ideas for how to address the trucking industry’s shortage of safe truck parking, but all agree it’s not an easy challenge.
August 24, 2023Trucking Business News
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Stakeholders Dissect Truck Parking Challenges
ATA, Freight Leaders Press Congress on Excise Tax Repeal
When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.
August 24, 2023Yellow’s Shutdown Opens Up LTL Market for Competitors
The Yellow Corp. shutdown is having a downstream effect on the less-than-truckload space as freight volumes flow toward competitors.
August 24, 2023July Cargo Volumes Decline at Most Ports
Cargo freight volumes in July remain depressed and well below 2022’s record levels, especially at West Coast ports.
August 24, 2023Cruise, Waymo Cope With Robotaxi Backlash in San Francisco
Robotaxi backlash is intensifying against Waymo and Cruise just as self-driving vehicles begin to gain real traction in San Francisco after years of development.
August 24, 2023Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.
August 24, 2023Walmart, Alphabet to Test Wider Drone Deliveries
Walmart Inc. is planning its longest drone deliveries yet by teaming up with Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit at two Dallas-area stores. Â
August 24, 2023Uber Raises Minimum Age for Most California Drivers to 25
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of auto insurance.
August 24, 2023Cruise Could Bring Robotaxis to Raleigh
Cruise, the taxi company that uses self-driving cars, is preparing to come to Raleigh and may be interested in Durham, N.C., as well.
August 24, 2023Oil Production Boosts Government Income in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. — Record-breaking oil production in New Mexico is likely to provide state government with a new multibillion-dollar surplus during the upcoming budget year.
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