The American Truck Research Institute (ATRI) surveys drivers and trucking companies annually to determine the top industry issues. This year, the respondents from California diverged rather sharply from the rest of the nation.
Nationwide, the top three issues are: The economy, truck parking and lawsuit abuse.
In California, the top three issues are: Battery electric vehicles, the economy and the assault on the independent contractor model.
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently ruled on two high profile trucking cases. The first was Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC involving a 2017 truck accident in which a truck operated by Caribe Transport struck Mr. Montgomery's tractor...
Our ports are gaining long sought-after and much needed influence and attention at the national level. The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants. There is an additional $488.6...
Speaking of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), they initiated a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from industry stakeholders, ship builders and operators and technology companies to determine how small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) can be integrated...
Last month, the US Senate confirmed Robert Harvey as the newest Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) commissioner. Mr. Harvey fills the fifth and final seat on the FMC. The FMC is gaining prominence and proving they do not mind following up a bark with a bite. They...
At long last, the federal government is taking cargo crimes seriously. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) passed the US House last month. CORCA focuses on investigating and prosecuting organized cargo theft rings. The Building Unrivaled Infrastructure...