09 Apr Volvo Exploring Closer Ties With Shareholder Geely in China Volvo AB is exploring closer ties with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. in China, in a sign the Swedish truckmaker and its largest investor are taking steps to collaborate. Read more...
09 Apr ATRI Launches Online Survey on Truck Parking The American Transportation Research Institute has launched an online survey to collect input from drivers on their preferences regarding data formats and delivery systems of truck parking availability information. Read more...
09 Apr TSA Advisory Committee Includes Trucking Voices Trucking executives have been included as members of the Transportation Security Administration’s new Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee. Read more...
09 Apr Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more...
09 Apr US Job Openings Tumble in February The number of available jobs in the United States fell sharply in February after reaching a record level the previous month, a sign that businesses may pull back a bit on hiring. Read more...
09 Apr Trump Looking to Impose New Tariffs on European Union The Trump administration wants to tax $11.2 billion worth of EU goods — from airplanes to Gouda cheese — in a move that some experts say marks another attempt by the administration to use tariffs to reshape global trade in its favor. Read more...
09 Apr Minnesota DOT Leaders Urge Caution as Construction Season Begins Minnesota Department of Transportation officials urged freight haulers and motorists to know their routes and allow extra time for trips as the agency starts work on 221 projects this construction season. Read more...
09 Apr CVSA Petitions FMCSA to Drop Rear Underride Guard Label Requirement The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned federal regulators to eliminate a requirement that manufacturer certification stickers be on truck and trailer rear underride guards. Read more...
09 Apr Warehouse Operator Burris Logistics to Acquire Trinity Logistics Burris Logistics and Trinity Logistics have agreed to a merger that will combine a $3 billion refrigerated warehousing and food distribution business based in Milford, Del., with a top-ranked non-asset based freight brokerage firm less than 30 miles away in Seaford, Del. Read more...
09 Apr Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Tolls on I-80 Outside Chicago An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that proposes turning a segment of Interstate 80 outside Chicago into a tolled route. Read more...