With more and more Americans returning to the open road this summer, gas prices have risen above $3 per gallon and in some cases, the shortage of truck drivers has delayed fuel deliveries, according to some industry analysts.

Trucking safety is on the agenda in Washington where the Senate, House and White House continue to wrangle over a comprehensive transportation infrastructure bill.

Higher prices to move goods across the country, coupled with a shortage of semi-conductors used in the production of new trucks is having a ripple effect across the U.S. economy.

More than 100 companies and organizations are putting their weight behind proposed federal legislation that would allow truck drivers under 21 to transport loads across state lines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Illinois) recently reintroduced Insurance Act legislation that would tie minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers to the inflation rate of medical costs.