This week, lawmakers reintroduced legislation that would require shippers and receivers to allow truck drivers to use their restroom facilities. On June 6, Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Chrissy Houlahan introduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act. The bill does not require businesses to construct new restroom facilities but does require that businesses provide truckers with access ...more
Drivers who are fed up with getting booted in the Atlanta area are turning to a new product to avoid the pricy removal fees. The website ATL Boot Keys was recently started by Atlanta resident Christian Verrette after he became frustrated with frequent vehicle booting while parking in the city.The website sells boot keys for ...more
Truck drivers hauling fuel through Nebraska will be allowed extended hours though the summer in response to a fuel shortage. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-10 to provide emergency relief as fuel shortages affect the region. The order will allow truck drivers hauling gasoline, gasoline blends, diesel, fuel oil, ethanol, propane, or biodiesel ...more
A snapshot of the infrastructure map at invest.gov WASHINGTON — The White House on June 6 launched a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort by the administration to show the positive impact of its policies on the U.S. economy to a skeptical public. The ...more
Dave Bozeman by C.H. Robinson C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced June 6 that its board of directors has appointed Dave Bozeman as CEO. Bozeman was also picked to become a member of the board of directors. He has over three decades of experience working for companies involved in supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer ...more
Tesla All of Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedans are now eligible for the full U.S. tax credit under new criteria for battery sourcing set by the Treasury Department, part of a Biden administration plan to spur adoption of electric vehicles. The government confirmed the tax credit of as much as $7,500 for all variations of ...more
Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk addresses attendees at the Accelera by Cummins event. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics) WASHINGTON — Accelera by Cummins on June 5 showcased a hydrogen-powered emergency vehicle that advances technologies applicable to the commercial trucking industry. The H2Rescue was designed around disaster-relief scenarios. The vehicle can complete a 180-mile round trip ...more
Norfolk Southern OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern became the first major North American freight railroad with deals to provide paid sick time to all of its workers June 5, but the other railroads are making progress, with nearly 65% of all rail workers securing this basic benefit since the start of the year. All of ...more
A trainer at Mesilla Valley Transportation instructs a group of drivers. Driver performance is a major factor for fuel economy. (Mesilla Valley Transportation) A large portion of a fleet’s real-world fuel consumption rests in the hands — and foot — of the person behind the steering wheel, so trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, ...more
Company executives officially unveil the renovated Mack Experience Center. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics) ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has opened the doors to its renovated Mack Experience Center, complete with an updated test track, redesigned meeting space and a renovated vehicle showroom that are designed to help widen customers’ access to the manufacturer’s offerings, and give ...more
