In a significant move to protect the integrity of the freight industry, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at combating freight fraud. The proposed legislation is about to provide much-needed protections and changes to an industry that is vital to our economy but frequently targets dishonest business practices.
The trucking industry is the backbone of America's economy, with over 700,000 owner-operators making up a significant part of the industry in the United States in 2024 according to various reports. But could the EPA’s upcoming regulation put in jeopardy the livelihood of the majority of these owner-operators?
The EPA has new rules to cut truck emissions. They're focused on reducing greenhouse gasses by pushing for more zero-emission vehicles. The plan has set targets for different types of heavy-duty trucks, including vocational trucks and tractors. By 2032, the goal is to have 60% of light-heavy vocational trucks and 25% of sleeper-cab tractors be zero-emission.
As the eagerly anticipated Great American Eclipse of 2024 draws near, states within its path of totality are making extensive preparations to manage the influx of visitors and ensure public safety. In both Vermont and Texas, authorities are taking proactive measures to ensure safety and manage congestion during this celestial event on April 8, 2024.
