Three more Democratic-led states announced they will take legal action to protect the U.S. Postal Service and mail-in voting as the Trump administration faces claims it is trying to undermine the election.
August 18, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
FMCSA Seeks Survey for Beyond Compliance Program
Federal trucking regulators are seeking White House approval to study the effectiveness of various technologies, programs and policies with a goal of allowing the agency to recognize and reward motor carriers that exceed regulatory safety requirements.
August 18, 2020GovernmentBusinessFuel
Infrastructure Stakeholders to Host Forum in September
Groups and institutions consistently urging policymakers to dedicate additional funds for freight and commuter corridors will host “United for Infrastructure,” scheduled for the week of Sept. 14.
August 18, 2020GovernmentBusinessLogistics
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to Appear Before Senate Over Mail Delays
Backlash mounting, President Donald Trump’s embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will appear Aug. 21 before the Senate to testify on mail delivery delays and service changes that lawmakers and others are warning could imperil the November election.
August 18, 2020GovernmentBusinessLogistics
US Housing Starts Surge by Most Since 2016, Permits Climb
U.S. home construction starts increased in July by more than forecast and applications to build surged by the most in three decades, indicating builders are responding to robust housing demand fueled by record-low interest rates.
August 18, 2020GovernmentBusinessFuel
Average Price of Diesel Stays Essentially Flat at $2.427 a Gallon
The price of diesel remained essentially flat the past week, dipping one-tenth of a cent to $2.427 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported Aug. 17.
August 17, 2020GovernmentBusinessFuel
US Approves Oil, Gas Leasing Plan for Alaska Wildlife Refuge
The Trump administration on Aug. 17 took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decadeslong dream for Republicans.
August 17, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin DOTs Win AASHTO Awards
Transportation projects in four Midwestern states recently received awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
August 17, 2020GovernmentBusiness
DeFazio Calls for Ouster of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Rep. Peter DeFazio, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives’ transportation panel, is among the elected officials calling on the head of the country’s Postal Service to step down.
August 17, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Uber Seeks Court Reprieve After California Shutdown Threat
Uber Technologies Inc. joined Lyft Inc. in asking an appeals court for an extended reprieve on converting California drivers to employees after both companies warned that a rapid overhaul of their business models may force them to suspend operations in their home state.
August 17, 2020