Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.
February 21, 2023BusinessTechnologyEquipment
General Motors Digs Into Mining Business to Lead Race for EV Metals
General Motors is trying to speed ahead in the race for metals underpinning the industry’s shift to electric cars.
February 17, 2023GovernmentBusiness
Alaska Governor Seeks New Freight Corridor Bridges
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to replace five aging bridges in a $117 million package of budget amendments introduced Feb. 15 to the state Legislature.
February 17, 2023GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel
New Jersey Hits Pedal to Speed Up Clean Energy by 2035
New Jersey’s governor issued orders to accelerate 100% clean energy by 2035 and offer new incentives for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
February 17, 2023GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogisticsPerspective
Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking
ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine shares his takeaways and experiences after attending the State of the Union.Â
February 17, 2023BusinessTechnologyEquipment
2023 TMC Photo Gallery
Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting Feb. 26-March 2, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.Â
February 17, 2023BusinessSafetyLogistics
Long-Term Strategies Key, Recruiting Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The more than 600 trucking industry recruiting professionals at the Recruitment & Retention Conference were urged to keep up their recruiting efforts, even as American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello told them a mild recession remains likely.
February 17, 2023BusinessTechnology
GM’s Strong Truck Sales Are Funding EV Sales Blitz, Barra Says
General Motors Co.’s leader said demand for expensive trucks remains robust, enabling the company to fund a blitz in electric vehicles that begins this year.
February 17, 2023GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Interest Grows in Pennsylvania’s Grant Program to Electrify Fleets
Pennsylvania’s new $12.7 million environmental grant program to electrify freight truck fleets is generating interest from municipal and commercial truck fleet owners.
February 17, 2023BusinessEquipment
AutoNation Expects Used-Car Price Drop as Volumes Recover
AutoNation Inc., one of the biggest car dealership chains in the U.S., expects prices for new and used cars to decline this year as manufacturers crank up volumes and offer more incentives to price-sensitive buyers.
February 17, 2023