Despite the debate on ocean shipping reform, the law will be signed into law by President Biden relatively soon. With his presidency increasingly defined by record-breaking inflation, it is clear his administration is focused on efforts to correct course.
History is a good indicator of what will happen at the polls this November, with Republicans expected to regain at least one chamber of Congress.
Independent contractor status has been a particularly contentious issue for the trucking industry, and with a more pro-union posture from Washington, bears watching.
There is no easy fix to rising fuel prices without stripping government of much-needed infrastructure money.
Both the house and senate have passed competitiveness bills, but the details remain to be sorted out, including the long-term impact.
Oral fluid testing is not only a win for the safety-conscious, but the cost-conscious too.
The U.S. DOT found that the truck parking shortage exists in every state and region, but it did not include dedicated funding for truck parking in the recent infrastructure bill.
As the federal government begins prioritizing EV infrastructure, trucking fleets and stakeholders need to stay abreast of changes at the intersection of industry and climate initiatives.
Infrastructure spending is tied up in the appropriation process, but the roads can’t wait. Fortunately, stop-gap measures are providing needed time to reach a long-term solution.