American suppliers are beginning to withdraw staff from one of China’s leading chip companies in the wake of new U.S. regulations, a blow to Communist Party efforts to build a vibrant domestic technology industry.
October 12, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Logistics
US Chip Suppliers Pull Back From China’s Yangtze Memory
Government, Business, Logistics
US Producer Price Inflation Eases to Still-High 8.5%
WASHINGTON — Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.5% in September from a year earlier, the third straight decline though costs remain at painfully high levels.
October 12, 2022Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA
South Carolina Seeks I-95 Bridge Replacement Funds
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has applied for a $161 million federal grant to replace the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion.
October 11, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
California Strengthens Alliances for Transportation Electrification
The governor of California is strengthening a clear energy partnership with two neighboring states and British Columbia.
October 11, 2022Government, Fuel
Diesel Reverses Course, Shoots Up 38.8¢ to $5.224 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel ended its five-week run of declines by skyrocketing 38.8 cents to $5.224 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Oct. 10.
October 11, 2022Government
White House Announces $60 Billion for Roads, Bridges
Nearly $60 billion in new federal funds will be dedicated to repair surface transportation corridors nationwide, the Biden administration announced Oct. 11.
October 11, 2022Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, TCA
Temporary Repairs to Sanibel Causeway Allow Trucks to Reach Island
A slow march of utility trucks headed to Sanibel Island near Fort Myers, Fla., on Oct. 11 following temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway, which was broken in three locations during Hurricane Ian.
October 11, 2022Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Large Rail Union Rejects Deal
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S.’s third-largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Oct. 10, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy. Both sides will return to the bargaining table before that happens.
October 11, 2022Government, Logistics
Federal Judge Faults Postmaster General DeJoy in Mail Delays
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has set limits on one of the U.S. Postal Service’s cost-cutting practices that contributed to a worrisome slowdown of mail deliveries ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
October 7, 2022Government
The Top Priorities for the New FMCSA Administrator
On September 26, Robin Hutcheson was officially confirmed as the new Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. During her time as acting administrator, Hutcheson worked with trucking industry stakeholders to address concerns about the supply chain and workforce development. What are her top priorities as she enters this new role? In this special edition of Newsmakers, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson joins TT's Eugene Mulero and Dan Ronan to discuss truck parking, automated driving systems, and working with the industry to promote safety.
October 7, 2022