Despite filing for bankruptcy, it will be ābusiness as usualā for Jack Cooper Ventures Inc.
August 7, 2019Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow whatās happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Provinces to Adopt ELDs
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has initiated conversations with transportation ministers in an effort to encourage adoption of electronic logging devices at the provincial level.
August 7, 2019As China Halts US Soy Purchases, āUnknownā Buyers Step Up
While China announced it has halted imports of American soybeans, a mysterious buyer has stepped up. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 7 a sale of 165,000 metric tons of the oilseed to āunknown destinations.ā
August 7, 2019Tesla Scrutinized by NHTSA Over Model 3 Safety Claims
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Tesla Inc.ās Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter last year regarding Model 3 safety claims and has subpoenaed the carmaker for information on several crashes, according to documents posted by a nonprofit advocacy group.
August 7, 2019World Economy Edges Closer to Recession as Trade Woes Spread
The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is nudging the world economy toward its first recession in a decade with investors demanding politicians and central bankers act fast to change course.
August 7, 2019ARTBA Promotes Schapker to VP Role
Lauren Schapker recently was tapped to play a key role in the American Road and Transportation Builders Associationās efforts to advance its national agenda.
August 7, 2019Trumpās Bid to Ease Auto Rules Would Hike Fuel Costs, Study Says
President Donald Trumpās plan to freeze U.S. vehicle efficiency standards would hike costs for motorists without doing anything to boost highway safety, according to an analysis by Consumer Reports that undermines the administrationās chief talking points in favor of the move.
August 7, 2019Sears, Kmart to Close 26 More Stores in US in October
The Sears store culling isnāt over. The struggling retailer will shutter 26 more of its large-format Sears and Kmart stores in late October, it announced on its website. Any of the locations with auto centers will close those divisions in late August, it said.
August 7, 2019Swift to Pay CRST $15 Million in Damages Over Driver Recruiting
A lawsuit CRST Expedited Inc. filed against Swift Transportation Co. that alleged Swift āpoachedā drivers was one of three such challenges CRST has lodged against competitors, but is so far the only one that has resulted in a financial penalty.
August 6, 2019Missouri DOT Names Jerica Holtsclaw Motor Carrier Services Director
Missouri Department of Transportation official Jerica Holtsclaw has been named director of the agencyās Motor Carrier Services division.
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