DETROIT — The U.S. government is turning up the pressure on ARC Automotive to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators.
June 1, 2023Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EVs Due to Fire Risk in Batteries
DETROIT — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery catching fire, and it’s telling owners to park them outdoors.
June 1, 2023Truck Driver Positive Tests for Marijuana Up 9.2% in Q1
The number of truck drivers testing positive for marijuana use increased 9.2% the first three months of 2023, according to federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data.
May 31, 2023US, EU Agree on Heavy-Truck Charging Standard
The U.S. and European Union have agreed that when a megawatt charging standard is developed for heavy trucks, it must be universal.
May 31, 2023Stellantis’ Battery Plant Subsidy Likely to Top Volkswagen’s
Stellantis NV is likely to receive more in subsidies for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada than the $9.5 billion Volkswagen AG extracted for a similar project, says one expert.
May 31, 2023NHTSA to Require Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking within three years.
May 31, 2023Diesel Prices Slip 2.8¢ to $3.855
Diesel prices dropped 2.8 cents a gallon on average to $3.855, according to Energy Information Administration data May 30.
May 31, 2023Job Openings Hit 10.1 Million
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor market and complicating Federal Reserve efforts to fight inflation.
May 31, 2023EPA Seeks Information by June 5 for Clean Energy Programs
EPA is seeking information on zero-emission heavy trucks, fueling infrastructure and carbon-free port equipment to craft its clean port and heavy vehicles programs.
May 30, 2023Lack of Truck Parking Alarms Pennsylvania Drivers
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Truckers nearing the end of their workday often seek out the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s New Stanton service plaza to park their rigs for the night. And find no spaces.
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