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Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks

Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers

A bill that would guarantee truckers on their routes have access to restrooms was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Iowa Law Aims to Strengthen Trucking Independent Contractors

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has enacted a law backed by the state trucking association to strengthen the trucking industry’s independent contractor model in the state.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs

Trump’s move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his “America First” agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war — and led to a meltdown in financial markets.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentSafety

N.Y. Invests $47.4 Million in Three Aging Interstate Bridges

Three bridge construction projects in New York worth $47.4 million were recently announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, with each meant to address aging infrastructure on transportation routes.

April 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: Why Now Is the Time for AI in Trucking

The ongoing digital transformation of logistics and now supply chains makes this the ideal time for trucking to invest in artificial intelligence and gain a competitive edge.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

It’s unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 7, 2025

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 7, 2025 print edition.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Hits Canada Lumber With 34% Duties Even Before Tariffs

The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on U.S. materials costs even before  any new tariffs on the sector.

April 7, 2025