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West Michigan International Adds State's First Public Fast Charger
West Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan鈥檚 first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location.
August 29, 2022N.J. Gasoline Tax to Drop 1 Cent on Better-Than-Forecast Demand
New Jersey is cutting an automotive fuel tax by 1 cent per gallon after consumer demand was higher than projected, state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio announced.
August 29, 2022FMCSA Seeks Input on Request to Post Hair Drug Tests to Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on a request by an alliance of large motor carriers for an exemption that would permit the carriers to report 鈥渁ctual knowledge鈥 of a truck driver鈥檚 positive hair drug test to the agency鈥檚 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
August 29, 2022Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 29, 2022
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 29, 2022 print edition.
August 29, 2022Congestion Tolling Likely in New York City Business District
New York City officials are exploring congestion-based tolling scenarios to fund mass transit that could see commercial trucks charged $82 for a one-way drive through the business district.
August 29, 2022White Glove Delivery Allows Trucking Companies to Increase Services
The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects have forced some innovations in the industry, including in the last-mile delivery segment. In that segment, the service of 鈥渨hite glove鈥 delivery has become a viable growth center for trucking companies.
August 29, 2022Studies Detail Fleet TrailerTech Experiences
TMC's latest Future Truck Information Report - IR 2022-1, North American Refrigerated Trailer Survey Report: Next Generation Trailer Expectations - benchmarks the operations of 33 fleets representing an estimated 25 percent of all refrigerated trailers and domestic containers in operation in North America. This new study provides extensive data on typical trailer configurations, refrigerated trailer life, transportation refrigeration unit expectations, challenges for technology, return on investment decision criteria and more.
August 29, 2022Sponsored ContentDiesel Supply Below Average in Northeast
PORTLAND, Maine 鈥 Diesel and heating oil supplies in the Northeast are more than 50% below the recent average, raising concerns that an extreme weather event could cause supply disruptions, federal officials said.
August 29, 2022LG-Honda Joint Venture to Make EV Batteries
TOKYO 鈥 Major South Korean battery maker LG and Japanese automaker Honda are investing $4.4 billion in a joint venture in the United States to produce batteries for Honda electric vehicles in the North American market, the two companies said Aug. 29.
August 29, 2022Shipping Giant CMA CGM Sees Softening of Global Freight Rates
French container line giant CMA CGM SA is seeing an across-the-board drop in shipping rates and a loosening of logistics bottlenecks in some regions as demand softens.
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