U.S. job openings rose to a fresh record high in May, underscoring persistent hiring difficulties and reflecting more vacancies in the health care, education and hospitality industries.
July 7, 2021Transportation 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 whatās happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
US Job Openings Rise to Record, Underscore Hiring Difficulties
Western Fires Halt Hundreds of Canada Railcars, Slowing Exports
Hundreds of railcars have been halted by wildfires that damaged tracks in western Canada during the regionās severe heat wave, creating a bottleneck of exports and delaying imports.
July 7, 2021Truck Parking, Freight Policies Included in House Highway Bill
A multiyear highway policy bill recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives would fund a comprehensive truck parking initiative, and pave the way for the adoption of other freight-centric programs.
July 6, 2021Diesel Rises 3.1Ā¢ to $3.331 a Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose 3.1 cents to $3.331 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 5.
July 6, 2021California Transportation Commission Invests $1.18 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
The California Transportation Commission has allocated $1.18 billion for infrastructure projects throughout the state.
July 6, 2021Biden Administration āEncouragedā by Ongoing OPEC Talks
Biden administration officials are āencouragedā by ongoing OPEC talks and have spoken with officials in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in hopes of reaching an agreement to stem the rise in crude prices, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
July 6, 2021Bipartisan House Group Backs Biden-Senate Infrastructure Deal
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on July 6 publicly endorsed President Joe Bidenās $579 billion infrastructure deal with a group of Republican and Democratic senators, giving the compromise fresh momentum at the start of a crucial month for the administrationās agenda.
July 6, 2021Ever Given Saga Nears End, Ship Poised to Leave Suez Canal
A giant containership that had blocked Egyptās Suez Canal for nearly a week earlier this year will be released on July 7 following an agreement between authorities and the vesselās owners, the canal operator said July 4.
July 6, 2021Industry, Regulators Target Higher Adoption Rates for Onboard Safety Technologies
Can a concerted outreach campaign convince more motor carriers to voluntarily embrace proven safety technologies, or will it take a potential regulatory mandate to drive adoption rates?
July 6, 2021Kentucky Directs $2.5 Million to Freight Rail Projects
In an effort to boost multimodal freight transportation, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2.5 million in awards to improve at-grade rail crossings.
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