China’s Covid variants are “fairly unknown” to the U.S., says former FDA commissioner

Scott Gottlieb spoke on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell: Overtime’ in response to the latest Covid rules laid out by the United States federal government.

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Alaska is granted exemption from certain CDL technique tests

Due to much of Alaska being remote communities, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration waive certain testing requirements for their drivers that will not be necessary for them driving through most areas of the state.

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China will likely continue to dominate the EV market, despite global efforts to take away control

Mining and refining lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, rare earth elements, and other critical green-energy minerals are the key to maintaining a “top-dog” position in the electric vehicle market.

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New EPA standards may put small trucking companies out of business, says OOIDA

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is slamming the EPA over what they’re defining as “unrealistic regulations” for the trucking industry.

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EPA has updated its standards for the first time since 2001

The Environmental Protection Agency’s tougher pollution standards will be issued for compliance on 2027 models of large trucks, delivery vans, and buses.

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General Motors’ self-driving taxi Cruise is under investigation

United States safety regulators at The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are launching a formal probe into the automaker’s autonomous driving system in its self-driving vehicle, Cruise.

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Trucking industry warns DOL that modifying federal worker classification rules would be catastrophic

The Biden Administration’s Department of Labor is currently sifting through upwards of 50,000 comments regarding its proposed modification of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the Federal Register.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to Congress guarantees restroom access while waiting on pickup or delivery

Truck drivers often have a difficult time finding restrooms because they are frequently on the road and may not know the area they are in well.

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China will likely hold a dominant position in the electric vehicle sector for years to come

By being the top dog in mining and refining lithium, nickel, graphite, rare earth elements, and other essential green-energy minerals - China has led the pack for years.

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