Fuel tax reform to rescue U.S. highway trust fund

The Truckload Carriers Association has proposed to lawmakers the implementation of a Gallons-Based User Fee (GBUF). The Truckload Carriers Association has released recent information regarding the severe financial crisis facing the United States Highway Trust Fund (HTF). According to the Association, the crisis stems from a “funding system that is outdated and strained by technological […]
California vs. federal rollbacks: the zero-emission standards fight federal setbacks

Governor Newsom signed an executive order aimed at strengthening California’s efforts to move away from fossil fuels. The battle over vehicle emission standards in California enters a new chapter. On the same day the federal government overturned emission standards, California Governor Gavin Newsom reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the use of zero-emission vehicles in the […]
U.S. House Committee Advances Bill to Connect Veterans with Transport Jobs

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the TRANSPORT Jobs Act, aiming to ease the path for military veterans into high-demand transportation careers. The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act, a bill designed to break down […]