12 Apr Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 12, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 12, 2021 print edition. Read more...
12 Apr Uber Sees Record Demand as Vaccinations Rise Uber is offering sign-up bonuses and other incentives for drivers as it faces record demand for rides and meal delivery. Read more...
12 Apr TMC Survey Shows Impact of Semiconductor Shortage on Fleets The ongoing shortage of semiconductors along with scant availability of other parts and supplies are causing delays for trucking fleets, a recent survey found. Read more...
12 Apr Polly Trottenberg Shares Views on Trucking, Freight Policies Polly Trottenberg, the nominee to become deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, shares her perspective on freight and trucking policies. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
12 Apr Utah Trucker Pleads Guilty to Paying Bribes A Utah man has pleaded guilty to paying $490,000 in bribes from 2012-2019 in order to steer $24 million in business to trucking operations he founded. Read more...
12 Apr Huawei to Invest $1 Billion on Car Tech It Says Surpasses Tesla Huawei Technologies Co. will invest $1 billion on researching self-driving and electric-car technologies, accelerating plans to compete with Tesla Inc. and Xiaomi Corp. in the world’s biggest vehicle arena. Read more...
12 Apr Biden Sees ‘Win’ for US in Electric Vehicle Battery Deal WASHINGTON — Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with plans to manufacture batteries in Georgia. President Joe Biden called it “a win for American workers and the American auto industry.” Read more...
12 Apr White House Grades States’ Infrastructure as It Pushes Bill WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he’s sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure, but the White House is also highlighting needed repairs and upgrades state-by-state that cost far more than what Republicans are willing to spend. Read more...
09 Apr Trucking Leaders Hail West Virginia Bill as Step Against 'Seat Belt Gag Rule' The West Virginia Legislature has passed a bill to allow use or nonuse of seat belts as admissible evidence in civil actions, a legislative step the trucking industry has applauded. Read more...
09 Apr MercuryGate Acquires Cheetah Software MercuryGate International Inc. announced it acquired Cheetah Software Systems. Read more...