ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations leader Chris Spear took direct aim at a World War I-era tax he argued presents an obstacle for the industry.
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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.
South Dakota Has New Law for Alternative Fuels Taxes, Credits
Truckers driving through South Dakota using biodiesel and other alternative fuels will no longer be incorrectly taxed due to a new law enacted recently by Gov. Kristi Noem.
February 24, 2023Iowa Has New Overweight Permit Law for Emergencies
Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.
February 21, 2023New Jersey Hits Pedal to Speed Up Clean Energy by 2035
New Jersey’s governor issued orders to accelerate 100% clean energy by 2035 and offer new incentives for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
February 17, 2023Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking
ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine shares his takeaways and experiences after attending the State of the Union.Â
February 17, 2023GOP Senators Target EPA Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
Senior Republicans are proposing to overturn federal emissions standards targeting heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
February 16, 2023DOE Funds Plans for EV Charging, Hydrogen Fueling on Freight Corridors
Projects that aim to accelerate adoption of electric and fuel cell-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks along freight corridors in 23 states are earmarked to receive $7.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
February 16, 2023ATA’s Chris Spear Presses Excise Tax Repeal at Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON — Federal policymakers seeking to modernize freight industry vehicles should revisit efforts to repeal a long-standing excise tax on new trucks, the leader of American Trucking Associations told a Senate committee Feb. 15.
February 15, 2023Florida Seeks Reforms for Insurance Litigation, Frivolous Lawsuits
Florida lawmakers are readying a series of reforms aimed at frivolous lawsuits that target trucking companies and other small businesses in the state.
February 15, 2023Intellistop Owner Takes FMCSA to Court
Federal trucking regulators have received exemption requests from motor carriers looking for long-term authority to deploy a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature.
February 14, 2023