Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.
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Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.
Congressional Republicans Continue EV Pushback
Senior congressional Republicans called on GOP leaders in the House and Senate to deny funding that would be used to advance proposals associated with electric vehicles.
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February 8, 2024EPA Tightens Standards for Soot From Tailpipes, Smokestacks
The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for soot pollution, saying that reducing fine particle matter from industrial sources could prevent thousands of deaths a year.
February 7, 2024Yellow Repays $700M COVID-Era Treasury Loan Plus Interest
Yellow repaid a $700 million loan it received from the Treasury Department through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier said.
February 6, 2024US Factory Gauge Climbs to Highest Since 2022
A measure of U.S. factory activity climbed to a 15-month high in January, fueled by the strongest orders growth since May 2022 and suggesting manufacturing is starting to stabilize.
February 1, 2024Guardrail Crash Tests Yield Worrying Results for Heavy EVs
A University of Nebraska road safety facility on Jan. 31 released the results of a test that's raising concerns about the safety risks heavy EVs pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.Ìý
January 31, 2024Freight Elite Struggle to Hit Climate Goals as Demand Surges
Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.
January 30, 2024Auto Dealers Campaign for Biden to Halt Tailpipe Emissions Rules
DETROIT — More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the U.S. urged President Joe Biden in a letter Jan. 25 to halt the EPA's efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards.
January 25, 2024DOT Panel Examines Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements
A U.S. Department of Transportation leasing task force has begun examining maintenance provisions in lease-purchase agreements.
January 23, 2024SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets
LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.
January 18, 2024