09 Jun US Emissions Set for Record Dive With Factories and Cars Idled Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. are poised for a record plunge this year, the result of coronavirus lockdown orders that have shuttered factories, closed stores and left cars and jets sitting idle. Read more...
09 Jun FMCSA Extends, Modifies HOS Emergency Declaration FMCSA has extended and modified its emergency declaration for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts. Read more...
09 Jun Japanese Carmaker Honda Hit by Cyberattack Japanese carmaker Honda said June 9 that it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its business in several countries, though it expects the overall impact to be contained. Read more...
09 Jun FMCSA Extends Pre-Employment Drug Testing Waiver Federal trucking regulators have extended through Sept. 30 a waiver from certain pre-employment drug testing requirements for truck drivers during the COVID-19 emergency. Read more...
09 Jun Infrastructure Stakeholders Press Senators for Testing, PPE Priority A coalition that includes freight stakeholders and myriad transportation interests is calling on senators to advance legislation that would prioritize testing for critical infrastructure workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
09 Jun CHBC Names Bill Zobel Executive Director The California Hydrogen Business Council announced the appointment of Bill Zobel as its executive director. Read more...
09 Jun ATA: Trucking Sites Could See Big Effect From EPA Stormwater Proposal American Trucking Associations says fleets could feel the brunt of stormwater runoff regulation changes proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more...
09 Jun VW Board Backs CEO to Ease Tensions After Turmoil Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board accepted an apology from CEO Herbert Diess, with the unusual public statement reflecting the tension caused by an internal dust-up. Read more...
09 Jun Commission Approves Contracts for Oklahoma City Road Projects The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved contracts for two major infrastructure improvement projects in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Read more...
09 Jun US Targets Sanctions for Iran-Venezuela Oil Tanker Trade The Trump administration is preparing sanctions on as many as 50 oil and fuel tankers as part of an effort to cut off trade between Iran and Venezuela, according to a person familiar with the matter. Read more...