Startup WattEV sees its Truck-as-a-Service startup as a modern day Pony Express with electric trucks being swapped instead of horses .
Infrastructure. How important is a fixed base of electric charging for commercial vehicles? Maybe not as much as we’re told.
Australia’s Tritium is making a charge in U.S. market with a move into direct current fast charging for electric trucks.
With concerns over freight markets heating up, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is staking out its priorities.
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Biden’s 2023 budget request increases funding to deal with freight bottlenecks and issue new regulations.
More than 20 years after the planning began, the Port of Savannah shipping channel has been deepened to 47 feet at low tide.
The Biden administration has made $2.9 billion available for projects that expand freight capacity.
Washington insider Loren Smith assesses the Biden administration’s prospects for moving money from D.C. to the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks.
Daimler Truck North America and two partners plan to spend $650 million to build public electric charging for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
The Biden administration unveiled on Friday the state allocations for a historic $27 billion bridge replacement and construction program with California coming out on top.
DOT wants to prepare for increased scrutiny as it gets ready to distribute half a trillion dollars in new infrastructure funds.
From ocean shipping reform to vaccine mandates, the past year has been a backdrop for new and proposed government oversight and requirements affecting carriers and shippers.
The addition of three cranes along with dredging and the construction of a freight corridor has Boston big ship ready.
Money flowing from the bipartisan infrastructure bill will soon kick-start major freight projects, CAGTC’s Elaine Nessle says during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
The container shipping surge shows no signs of letup, but the Southern California ports say they are slowly clearing out the backlogs.
BP adds to wind power-based electricity generation with a foothold in U.S. electric vehicles through the purchase of startup Amply Power.
AskWaves dives into the 2,500-page Build Back Better Act to uncover the top 10 funding opportunities directed at freight and supply chains.
Eleanor Holmes-Norton will run for chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to replace the retiring Peter DeFazio.
States’ ability to prioritize freight projects may determine whether Biden’s infrastructure money will make short- or long-term progress toward fixing the country’s supply chains.
President Biden signed an executive order Monday outlining his administration’s priorities for guiding implementation of his $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller provides analysis regarding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
A top Washington policymaker explains why lawmakers have to look beyond politics to make federal funding work for freight.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has offered assurances that billions of new tax dollars dedicated to infrastructure will be protected against fraud and mismanagement.
The Biden administration is racing to cut red tape so the government can expedite port and freight transportation infrastructure investments.
Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
California and federal officials are partnering to speed up future freight infrastructure investments, as well as reduce delays impacting cargo flows today.
Biden’s port czar outlines a 90-day plan to expand operating hours along the U.S. supply chain.
Congress passes a short-term funding extension for highway projects as infrastructure investment uncertainty grows.
An “unprecedented outlook for hydrogen fueling station network development in California” contains bold expansion plans for the state. The California Air Resources Board report expects to see capacity for 250,000 fuel cell electric vehicles by 2026.
As flooding continues to damage roads and property in cities worldwide, AquiPor co-founder Kevin Kunz says stormwater management systems need serious updates in the U.S.
Will Hurricane Ida impact freight contracts? Will carriers move from shippers’ contracted freight to the spot market?
Hurricane Ida is about to hit. Emergency relief will not be far behind. Read tips about trucking into a hurricane relief effort.
Poole says the bill is a step away from the “user pays, user benefits” policy that has long been in place for infrastructure.
“The corridor is vital for everything from long-haul freight to movement of agricultural products,” Colorado officials said of mudslide-damaged areas of Interstate 70.
The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.
Richard Trumka insisted that the economy depends on getting an infrastructure bill passed.
Lawmakers use Trump-era reforms in the infrastructure bill to attract Republican support.
“The fix wasn’t sitting on a shelf,” Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Clay Bright said about the Hernando de Soto Bridge repairs that started in mid-May.
Senate lawmakers find more money for highways and ports in a bipartisan infrastructure package.
A Mack Trucks facility was the backdrop Wednesday for President Biden to highlight his plan to require that 75% of the value of a product’s components be made in the U.S.
Dismantling highways to repair social damage may have consequences for the supply chain.
A 7-mile stretch of I-16 in Georgia has been shut down after a hopper dislodged an overpass Thursday.
President Joe Biden’s infrastructure deal, plus more Americans planning to hit the roads this summer, means more workers need protection from the elements.
U.S. House passes the five-year surface transportation reauthorization that boosts truck insurance requirements and mandates automatic braking on new trucks.
The U.S. Department of Transportation targeted highway expansion to improve freight flow in awarding the latest round of INFRA grants.
The past week in images features a dust storm, an explosive Navy test and a mobile national memorial.
President Joe Biden endorses a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package developed by a bipartisan group of senators.
The trucking industry has been taking it on the chin ever since the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River closed six weeks ago. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) shut it down on May 11 after one of the agency’s inspectors found a cracked beam in the span. Related: I-40 bridge over Mississippi River […]
The president of the Arkansas Trucking Association estimates $2.4 million a day in trucking industry losses due to the I-40 Mississippi bridge closure.
President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.
The White House has proposed to Republicans a $1.7 trillion counteroffer on its initial $2.25 trillion infrastructure package.
DOT’s response to the Interstate 40 bridge outage needs more urgency, according to U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
Republicans unveil a $400 billion, five-year highway bill reauthorization ahead of Democrats’ proposal.
Jake Medwell, founding partner at 8VC, and Loren A. Smith Jr., president of Skyline Policy Risk Group, take a look at potential impacts on trucking.
Pennsylvania’s move to scrap fuel taxes could change how states generate revenue to pay for road projects.
Congress is considering several options to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat.
New guidance from the Biden administration includes the trucking industry as part of its 500,000-charging station rollout.
At a recent hearing, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee heard loud and clear that the trucking industry should not serve as the guinea pig for any seismic change in how the United States funds infrastructure, including a vehicle miles traveled tax.
Experts warned lawmakers of industry backlash if trucking is singled out to save the nearly bankrupt highway trust fund
The Biden administration is prioritizing climate and racial inequity in $1 billion worth of RAISE grants for infrastructure.
I am encouraged to see that President Joe Biden is calling for up to $300 billion of investments by the federal government to begin rebuilding America’s manufacturing sector.
Truck driving is the biggest single occupation that stands to benefit from the president’s infrastructure plan, according to a new report.
Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan relies heavily on rolling back Trump’s corporate tax cuts.
The trucking industry sees the costs — but not so much the benefits — of new congestion pricing initiatives.
Congressman Sam Graves proposes using the Postal Service to test a new bridge and highway funding effort.
Carriers should begin planning now to influence policy change that could result from Biden’s supply chain executive order, industry observers say.
An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.
Republican lawmakers push back on Biden’s ‘big, bold vision’ ahead of infrastructure talks.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C-, up from a grade of D+ four years ago, the association revealed Wednesday in its quadrennial report card. The report card based on an evaluation of 17 infrastructure categories, including roads, bridges, ports, rail, aviation and inland waterways. 2021 […]
George Washington Bridge approach in New Jersey tops the American Transportation Research Institute’s trucking bottleneck list for the third year in a row.
A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.
TCA advocates for an increase to the federal fuel tax to make up for funding shortfalls, but also recognizes that a vehicle miles tax is inevitable. The question is how do we get there?
Thanks to the congestion in Los Angeles, container rates and volumes in Savannah are both hitting highs. When will volumes stabilize?
The global chip shortage has been running rampant for more than three months now. U.S. senators urged President Biden this week to work with Congress to address this threatening problem.
Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.
Revenue generated could help fund infrastructure investments, DOT Secretary nominee says in confirmation hearing.
Pete Buttigieg weighs in on infrastructure, trucking regulations and the Jones Act during a three-hour nomination hearing.
Former DOT secretaries weigh in on Polly Trottenberg, Biden’s choice for deputy secretary of transportation.
Reshoring had been in a slump the past decade, but 2020 saw it increase by more than 45%. As companies look to bring home operations, nearshoring will be on the rise.
A Democratic “trifecta” in Washington could finally push a long-term infrastructure past the finish line.
MarAd Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift Kevin Tokarski will become the acting administrator next week.
DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.
GDOT’s $1.8 billion truck-only lane project is expected to reduce delays by 12% for commercial vehicles.
Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of 2020 presidential campaign earlier this year and endorsed Biden, as secretary of transportation. “I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because this position stands at the nexus of so many of the interlocking challenges and opportunities ahead of […]
Speed, safety and reliability are taken into account when choosing truck routes.
Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.
Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.
More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.
The I-75/I-71 interchange in Cincinnati is considered a top-10 trucking bottleneck in the U.S.
A railroad from Mexico’s Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.
South Carolina Ports Authority gears up for growth with delivery of ship-to-shore cranes.
Executives from Horizon Fitness, Estes Forwarding Worldwide and The DDC Group talk during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME about keeping up with the trend of online ordering and home delivery.
A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool.
‘Significant accomplishments’ in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year.
Chassis manufacturer anticipates chassis shortage as COVID-19 subsides as well as desire among pool operators to replace aging units.
Crowley has the Jones Act-compliant marine transportation assets to accommodate the start of the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry.
