Consumer confidence rose in October to a seven-year high as employment opportunities and declining gasoline prices boosted Americans’ spirits.
October 31, 2014BusinessFuelGovernment
Diesel Average Drops 2.1¢ to $3.635
The U.S. diesel average fell 2.1 cents to $3.635 a gallon last week, the lowest price in 3½ years, the Department of Energy reported.
November 3, 2014Government
15 Congressional Races and Why You Should Care
Why should you care about any of this fall’s congressional races? We’ll tell you. Last week we presented 15 Congressional Races and Why You Should Care – three per day. If you follow transportation, you’ll want to be in the know. And, read a recap of our Nov. 3 chat with congressional reporter Eugene Mulero.
October 31, 2014Government
In Kentucky, Mitch McConnell vs. Alison Lundergan Grimes: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Kentucky's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes.
October 31, 2014Government
In Arkansas, Mark Pryor vs. Tom Cotton: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Arkansas' U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Mark Pryor and Republican challenger Tom Cotton.
October 31, 2014Government
In Maine, Susan Collins vs. Shenna Bellows: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Maine's Senate race between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows.
October 31, 2014Government
In New Jersey, Cory Booker vs. Jeff Bell: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about New Jersey's Senate race between incumbent Democrat Cory Booker and Republican challenger Jeff Bell.
October 30, 2014Government
In Kansas, Pat Roberts vs. Greg Orman: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Kansas' Senate race between Republican incumbent Pat Roberts and independent challenger Greg Orman.
October 30, 2014GovernmentBusiness
MCSAC Advises on Insurance, Mexican Trucks, CSA Programs
An advisory committee to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered the agency guidelines on how to revise insurance minimums, submitted a final report on the recently concluded Mexican trucks pilot program and heard an update on new rules that FMCSA will propose for its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
October 30, 2014GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
E-Log Device Certification Considered by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 28 issued an “information collection request,” seeking public comment on its plans to ask electronic logging device manufacturers to register and self-certify that their products meet the agency’s technical specifications.
October 30, 2014