Infrastructure
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House Dems' $1.5T infrastructure bill targets sustainability, bridges, truck parking
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will bring the Moving Forward Act to the floor before the July Fourth break.
By Kim Slowey , Shefali Kapadia • June 24, 2020 -
$9M grant readies I-70 for autonomous trucks, platooning
The grant indicates federal and state governments are looking at testing the technology out on crucial routes. But, in some limited cases, driverless technology is ready to deploy now.
By Jim Stinson • June 23, 2020 -
Frito-Lay
Utilities propose West Coast charging stations for electric trucks
Fleet managers are watching what utilities and agencies do and indicated in a survey they will deploy EVs as part of their freight-hauling fleet when they see the infrastructure assemble.
By Jim Stinson • June 22, 2020 -
MIT: Stiffer pavement could save fuel
Fuel losses are literally sinking into the road — and they're creating more emissions.
By Jim Stinson • June 18, 2020 -
Retrieved from Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator on June 16, 2020
California to pilot zero-emissions delivery zone
Local leaders in Santa Monica said the pilot program in the city's downtown commercial core will help them achieve ambitious emissions goals by 2028.
By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020 -
$494B infrastructure bill calls for Congressional review before HOS final rule applies
The INVEST in America Act received mixed reviews from ATA, OOIDA.
By Chris Teale , S.L. Fuller • June 05, 2020 -
Plunging diesel prices offer fleets relief — but it may not last
Trucking experts don't see diesel offsetting costs long term because it's always a cycle, and low diesel consumption indicates freight volumes are slowing.
By Jim Stinson • May 07, 2020 -
Highway travel speeds rise, clearing the way for freight movement
Personal VMT is down 46% in the U.S., leaving interstates open for essential goods transport, according to a report from Inrix.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 04, 2020 -
Trump tweets 'Phase 4' could mean long-awaited infrastructure bill
Does the COVID-19 outbreak give Trump, Congress a new opportunity for bipartisan road-fixing?
By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2020 -
TuSimple
Spot market displays new behavior as COVID-19 shifts demand
Coronavirus has put more spot-market trucks on routes once less lucrative.
By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2020 -
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports approve fee to phase out diesel trucks
More subsidies are on the way to nudge drayage providers toward electric vehicles.
By Jim Stinson • March 11, 2020 -
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US House introduces $755M bill to fund truck parking spaces
Congress said millions of dollars will help fix the shortage in available parking spots for commercial trucks, a years-long industry concern.
By Jim Stinson • March 10, 2020 -
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Most congested cities pose challenges for trucking
Promises of faster delivery times and reduced emissions are forcing trucking companies to look for creative solutions to heavy traffic.
By Jim Stinson , Cailin Crowe • March 10, 2020 -
Adeline Kon/Transport Dive
Deep DiveCoronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020
Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.
By Jim Stinson • March 09, 2020 -
Inaccurate maps cost logistics companies $6B: survey
Even small problems can result in major losses for logistics companies, especially as e-commerce puts more delivery trucks on city streets.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 11, 2020
