Entries for April 2021

Democrats Push $25 Billion to Electrify School Buses

Democratic lawmakers are unveiling legislation that would invest $25 billion to convert the nation’s fleet of gasoline- and diesel-powered school buses to electric vehicles, aiming at a component of President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan to improve children’s health.

GOP Infrastructure Plan Coming Within Days

A group of Senate Republicans is aiming to present a broad counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan later this week.

TMC Study Group Offers Guidance to Help Fleets Maintain Clean Vehicles

A Technology & Maintenance Council study group presented best practices to fleets and transportation companies for ramping up cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

North Dakota to Share Vaccine With Manitoba Truckers

North Dakota and the province of Manitoba have undertaken a joint initiative to vaccinate Canada-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the U.S.

Pacific, Atlantic Coast Ports Set TEU Records in March

On both coasts, the nation’s ports continued their record pace for container volumes in March as goods keep coming into the U.S., nearly 14 months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richard Steele Tapped to Lead ICHCA International

The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association announced last month that Richard Steele has been appointed to serve as the new head of ICHCA International.

US Faces Security Crisis on Chips, Raimondo Says

The U.S. faces a national security “crisis” due to its lack of semiconductor production, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told senators in a hearing on President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan.

Senate Funding Leader Endorses Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

First Class of Service Members Graduates From Premier Technician Skills Program

Premier Truck Group and Universal Technical Institute announced April 1 that the inaugural class for their veteran-oriented truck technician program has graduated.

Nikola’s Stock Selloff Accelerates as Shares Fall Below $10

Nikola Corp. shares fell April 20 to the lowest since January 2019, accelerating a selloff that has now erased all their gains since the electric-vehicle startup went public last year.