The nationwide average price of diesel fuel was nearly flat the past week, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 13.
July 13, 2020Transportation 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.
Oil Falls on Signs OPEC+ Will Taper Cuts
Oil retreated before an OPEC+ committee meeting this week that may confirm the group’s intention to taper production cuts even as the coronavirus surges in many countries, including the U.S.
July 13, 2020Biden Points to Infrastructure Absent Trump’s Plan
Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has made infrastructure a talking point on the campaign trail. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 13, 2020DTNA, Navistar Announce Voluntary Safety Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported it administered almost 900 safety recalls in 2019, affecting more than 38 million vehicles. Two recent voluntary safety recalls illustrate the kinds of issues truck makers are adjusting to and how the agency is overseeing those efforts.
July 13, 2020Michigan Creates Office to Navigate Emerging Tech in Transportation
Michigan is creating a centralized team to handle future technology issues, with the new Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.
July 13, 2020Tesla Soars on Optimism for ‘Battery Day,’ India Market, S&P
Tesla Inc.’s relentless surge continued July 13 amid several upcoming events that include the possible unveiling of new battery technology from the electric vehicle maker, entry into a lucrative new market and the potential inclusion of the stock into the prestigious S&P 500 Index.
July 13, 2020Some Chinese Ports Are Jammed Again on Food Testing
Intensive testing of meat, seafood and other products for the coronavirus has tripled customs clearance times at some major Chinese ports, raising concerns the delays could ensnare global trade flows.
July 13, 2020Kansas DOT Awards 24 Projects Through Cost Share Program
Officials in Kansas recently announced 24 projects have been selected as part of the state Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program, a popular initiative designed to provide funding for transportation projects.
July 10, 2020Trump Says Phase 2 China Trade Deal Unlikely at This Point
President Donald Trump said a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration, saying the relationship between Washington and Beijing has deteriorated too much.
July 10, 2020Wicker, Bennet Introduce Infrastructure Bonds Bill
Legislation that would create certain “direct-pay†taxable municipal bonds as a way to finance public projects during the pandemic was recently introduced by two key senators.
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