December 2024, Issue 4
The Trucker Media Group
TTMG is the leading source of trucking industry news, product and service marketing, and driver recruiting in the US.
Contents:
EPA awards $135 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency is providing $135 million in grants to support California’s shift away from diesel-dependent big rigs. Learn how these funds will expedite zero-emission vehicle adoption and reduce air pollution across the state.
Open heart, open road: Estes trailers get a makeover to raise awareness for nonprofits
Estes is using its trailers as mobile billboards to support nonprofits selected by its employees through the “Open Heart, Open Road” campaign. Learn how Estes is raising awareness and championing employee-chosen causes across the nation here.
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
President Joe Biden has signed a funding bill to avert a government shutdown through March 14, rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s push to raise the debt limit as part of the deal. Learn how this compromise impacts the upcoming transition and what it means for federal spending.
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Ryder taps new leadership with COO and CFO appointments
Ryder System Inc. has appointed John J. Diez to the new role of president and COO, effective Jan. 1, 2025, while naming Cristina Gallo-Aquino as executive vice president and CFO. Discover how these leadership changes reflect Ryder’s long-term strategy and commitment to talent development here.
Alaska governor asks Trump to roll back restrictions on oil and gas drilling
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to roll back federal restrictions on oil drilling and logging projects, including in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Discover how these requests could shape Alaska’s resource development under a new administration.
Ontario’s premier says Trump’s tariffs would be a disaster for US markets
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned that President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods would be “a disaster” for both the U.S. and Canada. Discover how Ford plans to respond and why he believes such tariffs would cause widespread economic and social disruption.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October reflects a more balanced market
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improved from -2.47 in September to 0.49 in October, reflecting stronger utilization, lower capital costs, and less challenging freight rates. Discover how these factors, along with proposed tariffs, could shape the trucking market in the year ahead.