The Daily Dash: Questions grow about Nikola’s Badger; federal parking survey nears completion

Nikola Badger electric pickup

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the future of Nikola’s Badger electric pickup is up in the air, and it could have long-term ramifications for the company as a whole. Plus, President Donald Trump signs a one-year funding extension for surface transportation programs, and a major survey on truck parking nears completion.

Is the Nikola Badger about to be roadkill?

The problems that Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) has had related to a...

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House lawmakers approve $13.6B lifeline for Highway Trust Fund

The U.S. House passed legislation that injects $13.6 billion into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) while extending the FAST Act by one year at current funding levels.

The legislation was part of a continuing resolution to keep much of the federal government running through Dec. 11 and avoid a government shutdown on Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.

The resolution, which passed with bipartisan support Tuesday, is expected to be taken up and passed by the U.S. Senate before the end of the month.

“The...

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