The Florida Trucking Association and its business allies are taking on lawsuit abuse in the state’s courts, and with the state Legislature, where the climate for change seems to be improving.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Announces $100 Million for Clean Transportation
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the investment of approximately $100 million in clean transportation projects, including an effort to deploy electric trucks.
February 17, 2021Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in January
WASHINGTON — American industry expanded for the fourth consecutive month in January, but it has yet to return to the level of activity that preceded the pandemic.
February 17, 2021Retail Sales Jump 5.3% Due to $600 Stimulus Checks
After three months of declines, retail sales soared a seasonally adjusted 5.3% in January from the month before, the U.S. Commerce Department said Feb. 17.
February 17, 2021New York Sues Amazon Over Worker Safety During Pandemic
New York is suing Amazon, claiming the company failed to provide workers with a safe environment at two warehouses in the state as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.
February 17, 2021Diesel Climbs 7.5¢ to $2.876 a Gallon
Diesel surged 7.5 cents a gallon, boosting the price of trucking's main fuel by 13.8 cents the past two weeks, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration.
February 16, 2021Scanning Every Vehicle Could Cause Border Backups
A new U.S. law signed Jan. 5 requires every vehicle, truck and freight train that crosses into the United States from Mexico or Canada to be scanned and inspected at ports of entry with X-ray or similar technology.
February 16, 2021Snow, Ice May Stall Vaccine Shipments
The U.S. vaccine supply is increasing to 13.5 million doses per week, up from 11 million, but harsh winter weather may slow the pace temporarily.
February 16, 2021Electric Aircraft Demand Seen Growing for Deliveries
Electric aircraft such as drones could account for 30% of same-day package deliveries by 2040 as network scale dramatically brings down costs, according to L.E.K. Consulting.
February 16, 2021FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration offering regulatory relief to truckers involved in coronavirus-related assistance efforts.
February 16, 2021