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ATA Urges Biden to Increase Oil, Natural Gas Production

American Trucking Associations, in a letter sent to the White House, is urging the Biden administration to expand domestic oil and natural gas production.

March 10, 2022
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Alcoa Unveils Lighter Wheels, Covers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Alcoa Wheels introduced a new set of products designed to enhance performance and efficiency across the industry.

March 10, 2022
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New Jersey Drivers Still Don’t Want to Pump Their Own Gas

Last week, for what seemed like the zillionth time, lawmakers introduced a bill to end New Jersey’s status as the only state that prohibits motorists statewide from filling their own tanks. A Rutgers-Eagleton poll found that 73% of residents prefer to have an attendant do it for them, while 22% said otherwise.

March 10, 2022
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Pilot Flying J Plans $1 Billion Expansion, Renovation

Pilot Flying J announced March 9 that it plans to spend $1 billion to remodel nearly 500 of its oldest travel centers across the country.

March 10, 2022
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Industry Experts Tell Fleet Managers to Be Proactive With Electrification

ORLANDO, Fla. — When implementing a charging station for a commercial fleet, managers should heed the simple phrase, “plan early.â€

March 10, 2022
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Clarience Partners With Wabash, Meritor on Connected Truck, Trailer Applications

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking technology and component provider Clarience Technologies has formed partnerships with trailer maker Wabash National Corp. and industry supplier Meritor Inc. on connected truck and trailer capabilities.

March 10, 2022
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Infrastructure Team Outlines Efforts to Deploy Funds

The White House team leading President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act outlined its efforts to work through state and local governments to help them organize and access $1.2 trillion in federal funds.

March 10, 2022
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With Pump Prices High, Buy an EV? ‘Lots of Luck’

Spiking gasoline prices have hiked Americans’ monthly bills to fuel popular pickups and SUVs by hundreds of dollars, which is leading more consumers to kick the tires on electric vehicles.

March 10, 2022
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US Inflation Soared 7.9% in Past Year, a Fresh 40-Year High

WASHINGTON — Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of higher prices to come.

March 10, 2022
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Yellow Reaches Settlement With DOJ

Yellow Corp. has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over allegations dating back to 2005 that the company overcharged the federal government while shipping items for the Department of Defense.

March 10, 2022