Fleets and shippers have found that monitoring trailer performance plays an important role in achieving optimal fuel savings.
May 31, 2022Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Truck Manufacturers Group Files Lawsuit Seeking More Lead Time for CARB Regulation
The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association filed a federal lawsuit May 27 alleging that California environmental regulators have failed to give manufacturers enough lead time to meet the state’s new, more rigid emission standards.
May 27, 2022Transportation Officials to Weigh Equity, Accessibility in Funding
Before awarding federal funds, U.S. transportation officials will look for projects offering greater access to people, especially in disadvantaged communities.
May 27, 2022State Lawmakers Take Steps to Advance Hydrogen Fuel
State legislators across the nation are working to create new laws to promote the development and use of hydrogen energy.
May 27, 2022States Make Plays to Become Federal Hydrogen Fuel Hubs
Like Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, other states across the nation are scrambling to become hydrogen hubs in the hopes of securing some of the $9.5 billion in federal funds for clean hydrogen initiatives.
May 27, 2022US Ports’ Digital Tools Lag Overseas Counterparts
The giant ports in Southern California and across the U.S. greatly lag their counterparts in Europe and other regions using digital technology to optimize operations. That was the consensus of a panel discussion at the Metrans International Urban Freight Conference.
May 27, 2022Consumer Sentiment Falls to Fresh Decade Low on Inflation
Consumer sentiment deteriorated further in late May to a fresh decade low as escalating concerns over inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
May 27, 2022Rivian Manufacturing Chief to Depart in Management Shuffle
Rivian Automotive Inc. is shuffling its executive ranks in an effort to help the Amazon.com Inc.-backed company overcome growing pains.
May 27, 2022Key Inflation Gauge Slowed to 6.3% Over Past Year
An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, just below a four-decade high set in March and the first slowdown since November 2020.
May 27, 2022Senate Confirms Steven Cliff to Lead NHTSA
DETROIT — The Senate on May 26 confirmed former California pollution regulator Steven Cliff to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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