The assessment includes damage to privately insured automobiles as well as residential, commercial and industrial properties and the impact of business interruption.
October 2, 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.
Why Biden Says He Won't Invoke Taft-Hartley in Port Strike
According to the Congressional Research Service, about half the time that presidents have invoked Section 206 of Taft-Hartley, the parties worked out their differences.
October 2, 2024Toyota Boosts Investment in Air Taxi Maker Joby Aviation
Toyota is boosting its investment in air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation by $500 million to support plans for commercial production, bringing its total investment to $894 million.
October 2, 2024FMCSA Targets Falsified ELD Records in New Approach
A fatal December 2022 crash in Virginia put a fresh spotlight on fraud, when a truck driver falsified ELD records to exceed the 11-hour driving limit.
October 2, 2024Businesses Weigh Fallout From Dockworkers Strike
As day one of the dockworkers strike unfolded, economists were trying to quantify the damage from the supply chain disruption caused by the closure of 36 ports.
October 2, 2024Helene Leaves Flooded Farms, Fouled Rivers, Dozens Dead
As historic floodwaters unleashed by Hurricane Helene recede across the Southeast, the region faces a humanitarian, economic and ecological crisis of staggering scope.
October 2, 2024US Imposes Duties on Solar Imports From Southeast Asia
The determination marks an early victory for domestic panel makers who say cheap imports harm their operations and threaten investments meant to cultivate a U.S. solar supply chain.
October 1, 2024Congress to Finalize Transportation Funds After Elections
When lawmakers return to Washington after the November elections, their priority will be finalizing bills to fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation and other agencies.
October 1, 2024Hurricane Devastates Cotton Crops Just Before Harvest
Cotton growers are facing devastating losses and delays from Hurricane Helene just as harvest was beginning, marking the latest blow to profits in an already weak market.
October 1, 2024Manufacturing Activity Contracts for a Sixth Straight Month
U.S. manufacturing activity shrank in September for a sixth month, reflecting weak orders and declining employment.
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