Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), the top authorizer of railroad policy in the U.S. House, lost his re-election bid to Democrat Josh Harder in what had been a closely watched race in the Golden State.
November 14, 2018Transportation 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 what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Consumer Prices Increased 0.3% in October
WASHINGTON 鈥 Consumer prices climbed 0.3% in October, with higher prices for gasoline, used autos and housing contributing to the increase. The Labor Department said Nov. 14 that this measure of inflation has jumped 2.5% over the past 12 months.
November 14, 2018FMCSA鈥檚 Cathy Gautreaux Values Partnerships, Industry Perspectives
FRISCO, Texas 鈥 Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, emphasized the value of partnership and industry input in an address to members of the trucking industry Nov. 13.
November 13, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 12: Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
Robbie Roth of FedEx Freight knows well the bonds that are created by serving in the military and working in the trucking industry.
November 13, 2018Diesel Slips 2.1 Cents to $3.317 a Gallon Amid Oil鈥檚 Steep Drop
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 2.1 cents to $3.317 a gallon Nov. 13 as the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell to an 11-month low.
November 13, 2018EPA Plans to Review Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Standard for Heavy Trucks
WASHINGTON 鈥 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials announced Nov. 13 they have begun an environmental review to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty truck engines.
November 13, 2018Avenger Logistics Poised to Join Chattanooga鈥檚 Roster of Rapidly Growing Firms
Avenger Logistics, a freight brokerage and logistics company created in 2015 by former Gold Bond Inc. owner Don Godsey, is likely to be a top local contender on the 2019 Inc. list after growing from $9 million in sales in 2016 to more than $60 million this year. The company expects to top $100 million in sales next year.
November 13, 2018VW, Daimler and BMW Brace for Tariffs
Investors in European carmakers are once again facing months of share volatility after the U.S. circulated a draft report on tariffs and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker signaled a cease-fire in the looming trade war may soon come to an end.
November 13, 2018Amazon Selects Washington, New York Metro Areas for Coveted 鈥楬Q2鈥 Sites
Amazon.com Inc. will build new offices in New York City and Arlington, Va., ending months of jockeying between potential locations across the country vying for a $5 billion investment that promises 50,000 high-paying jobs over almost two decades.
November 13, 2018PortMiami Seeks to Expand Three Years After Controversial 鈥楧eep Dredge鈥 Project
The super ships are coming, and PortMiami 鈥 set in an aquatic preserve at the north tip of Biscayne Bay 鈥 says it needs to get bigger. While the scope of the work remains uncertain, enlarging the busy port just three years after completion of the previous $205 million 鈥淒eep Dredge鈥 is sure to set off another skirmish over potential damage to sea life from digging up the bottom of the shallow bay.
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