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April 22, 2015: Trucker allegedly fired for shabby beard; Groups sue Minnesota over biodiesel mandate; Oregon to clear the air

April 22, 2015

Here is a look at what is happening in the world of transportation this morning:

• Minnesota trucking firm and car dealer groups are suing the state to block its 10% biodiesel mandate, which they say hurts their business and violates federal law, TwinCities.com reported.

• A small trucking company in Australia has been forced to pay a former driver $6,000 after he was allegedly fired partly because of his half-shaved beard, according to Yahoo Finance.

• The city of Oregon received $1.5 million from the U.S. to remove air pollution in the city, and the city will use the funding to replace 23 diesel-fuelled tractor-trailers that travel more than 1.3 million miles a year, according to Energy Live News.

• Young’s Commercial Transfer, an independent trucking firm in Porterville, CA, is celebrating its 80th year in business, The Porterville Recorder reported.

• ZAP, an electric vehicle automotive company in Santa Rosa, CA, is a contender to supply the United States Postal Service with its next generation of energy-efficient delivery trucks, according to Trucking News online.

About the Author

Cristina Commendatore

Cristina Commendatore was previously the Editor-in-chief of FleetOwner magazine. She reported on the transportation industry since 2015, covering topics such as business operational challenges, driver and technician shortages, truck safety, and new vehicle technologies. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.