The company is using a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck from Nikola to transport its pet products in California.

A driver shortage, port congestion, labor and trade disputes, and other distribution snags all eventually lead to increased costs for consumers.

The bills seek to address driver shortages and operational flexibility in the trucking industry.

If passed, the SHIP IT Act could help alleviate supply chain disruptions for the agriculture and pet food industries.

The association released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise” report, detailing the state of the animal feed and pet nutrition industries.

AFIA's Louise Calderwood details complications in ingredient procurement, packaging sourcing, finding and retaining employees, managing freight, and possible risks due to livestock diseases.

Locomation’s autonomous trucking technology will enable Christenson to run some trucks more than 20 hours per day.

The Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, will fund transportation infrastructure improvements and a pilot trucking program for young drivers.