A sweeping executive order from President Joe Biden calls for a review of all Trump-era environmental regulations with a focus on the issue of āenvironmental justice,ā an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions in low-income and minority communities across the United States that, in many cases, are located near where heavy trucks operate.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Ā
Biden Faces Tougher Obstacles for Broad Relief Bill Sequel
President Joe Bidenās soon-to-be-unveiled longer-term economic stimulus package is set for far tougher obstacles in Congress than the pandemic-relief bill thatās on the verge of squeaking through without a single Republicanās backing.
March 9, 2021Transportation Expert Highlights I-64 Pavement Recycling Project
Pavement recycling presents opportunities for cost reduction and environmental sustainability, according to the principal research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council.
February 11, 2021Biden Directs Agencies to Address Climate Change
New directives approved by President Joe Biden in response to climate change set in motion an extensive environmental agenda throughout federal agencies while rolling back Trump-era guidance on permitting.
January 28, 2021Trucking Braces for āCOVID Hangoverā and Ongoing Battles in 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into 2021, the trucking industry will continue to address coronavirus-related challenges while confronting issues that existed long before most people had ever touched a face mask.
December 29, 2020Colorado Partners Release Truck Safety Video for I-70 Travel
As a way to educate truckers, the Colorado Department of Transportation released a video on the challenges and best practices associated with navigating Interstate 70ās mountainous terrain.
December 18, 2020Year in Review: COVID-19, Infrastructure, Regulations Dominate 2020
The memory of 2020 will be forever linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 18, 2020Year in Review: Trucking Emerges Strong After Challenging 2020
Trucking emerged from one of the most challenging years on record strong and battle-tested, as robust freight demand propelled by soaring demand for consumer goods amid the coronavirus pandemic boosted spot rates and lifted financial results for many publicly traded fleets.
December 18, 2020DTNA Says Portland Plant Will Be First to Achieve Carbon-Neutral Production
Daimler Trucks North America announced its truck manufacturing plant in Portland, Ore., will be the first to achieve carbon-neutral production in the global Daimler Trucks network ā meeting green production this year.
December 14, 2020GMās Cruise to Deploy Driverless Cars in San Francisco
SAN RAMON, Calif. ā General Motorsā self-driving car company is sending out vehicles with nobody behind the wheel in San Francisco as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.
December 9, 2020