OPEC trimmed its forecasts for oil demand growth this year and next for a third consecutive month as the group belatedly recognizes a slowdown in global fuel use.
October 14, 2024Transportation 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Eco-Driving Techniques Can Reduce Crashes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers are finding that carriers whose drivers use fuel-efficient driving techniques can not only reduce emissions and fuel consumption, but also reduce crashes.
October 13, 2024Biden Unveils $612 Million in Post-Hurricane Aid
President Joe Biden announced $612 million in recovery aid for areas stricken by hurricanes Milton and Helene as he surveyed the aftermath of Milton in Florida.
October 13, 2024US Expands Sanctions on Iran Oil Sector Over Israel Attack
The U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemicals sectors in response to the country’s Oct. 1 ballistic-missile attack on Israel.
October 13, 2024Fuel Shortage Hampers Hurricane Milton Cleanup in Florida
CORTEZ, Fla. — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton spent much of Oct. 12 searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.
October 13, 2024Economy Repeats as ATRI’s Top Industry Issue for 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the second year in a row, the state of the nation’s economy was the top-ranked industry issue that led the ATRI 2024 list of Top Industry Concerns.
October 12, 2024Perspective: Trucking Is the Driving Force of the Nation
Over the past decade, ATA has seen tremendous change but has navigated it all while successfully advancing a mission to enact a broad-based, pro-trucking agenda built on common sense.
October 12, 2024Mexico Aims for Locally Made EVs to Rival Imports
Sheinbaum, a former energy researcher who made the small car part of her pledges in her Oct. 1 inauguration address, said the goal is for all components to be made locally.
October 11, 2024Florida Cleans Up After Hurricane Milton Tears Through
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Oct. 11 after the storm tore homes to pieces and flooded streets.
October 11, 2024Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Cybercab
LOS ANGELES — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Oct. 10, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.
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