The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a significant tax package, igniting discussions across the transportation sector, particularly among trucking companies. The proposed legislation, known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, has the potential to bring about notable changes in the financial landscape for both large-scale carriers and independent truckers alike.
A group of truck drivers across America has taken a bold stance in support of former President Donald Trump. Fueled by frustration over a civil fraud judgment that fined Trump over $350 million and barred him from operating his business in New York for three years, these truckers are refusing to drive to New York City as a means of expressing their discontent.
On January 25, 2024, PACCAR Incorporated, a renowned manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, has issued a safety recall affecting a substantial number of their vehicles.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published on February 2, 2024, a notice of proposed rule-making. The proposal will affect CDL requirements, and truckers along with other stakeholders will have until April 2, 2024, to let the agency know how the changes will affect the industry and safety.
