The White House and congressional Democrats are locked in a standoff over the size and breadth of a new virus relief package, with their self-imposed Aug. 7 deadline for a deal looming.
August 6, 2020Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
AAA: Partially Automated Driving Systems Don’t Always Work
Two tests by AAA during the past two years show that partially automated driving systems don’t always function properly, so the auto club is recommending that car companies limit their use.
August 6, 2020July Class 8 Orders Lift Off Along With Freight Volumes
North American Class 8 orders in July inched past replacement levels and increased 98% compared with a year ago, ACT Research reported.
August 6, 2020US Jobless Claims Fall More Than Forecast to Pandemic Low
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week to the lowest since the pandemic started, in a broad decline across nearly all states, suggesting the labor market is improving.
August 6, 2020New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Takes Reins of Governors Association
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emphasized the importance of recovery and revival as he accepted the role of chairman of the National Governors Association.
August 6, 2020Carriers Must Prepare as Deadline Nears for Chinese Technology Ban, Experts Say
With an Aug. 13 deadline approaching fast, motor carriers who do business with the federal government must soon launch an inquiry to locate and purge telecommunications equipment manufactured by five Chinese companies that may be in use in their operations.
August 5, 2020Exxon Says 20% of Oil, Gas Reserves Threatened by Low Prices
ExxonMobil Corp. warned that low energy prices may wipe as much as one-fifth of its oil and natural gas reserves off the books.
August 5, 2020Redefining Supply Chain Security
Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. Discovering security-related trends, addressing them before they become a true risk, and dealing with unavoidable real-time situations effectively allows you to manage your supply chain’s security.
August 5, 2020C.H. Robinson Tweaks Freightquote for Small Businesses
C.H. Robinson is rolling out enhancements to its Freightquote service for small businesses that the company said will help owners who deal infrequently with the complexities of shipping and logistics and those who might be new to it.
August 5, 2020East Coast Ports Continue to Assess Damage From COVID-19
The nation’s East Coast ports continued to be battered by lower imports from overseas in June because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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