U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will use talks with nations including India and Japan to rally support for a new effort aimed at capping prices for Russian oil.
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PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan Dealt Crushing Legal Blows
Pennsylvania’s governor, General Assembly legislators and a judge dealt legal blows to permanently stop the state Department of Transportation’s effort to toll nine bridges to create revenue for repairs.
July 11, 2022US Employers Add a Solid 372,000 Jobs
WASHINGTON — America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates to cool the economy and slow price increases.
July 8, 2022Congress Eyes Semiconductor Bill, Nominations This Summer
Before the August recess, congressional leaders intend to finalize supply chain-centric legislation as senators prepare to vote on nominees for senior roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
July 7, 2022California’s AB 5 Goes Into Effect, Leaves Questions for Carriers, Owner-Operators
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge to a controversial California law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as motor carrier employees, carriers and independent contractors could soon be thrust into an uncertain business environment.
July 7, 2022Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports
Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and driver shortages.
July 7, 2022Trade Gap in Goods, Services Narrows to Smallest This Year
The U.S. trade deficit shrunk in May to the lowest level of the year, reflecting a pickup in exports of goods and services.
July 7, 2022Stakeholders to White House: Extend ‘Buy America’ Rules Waiver
Nearly 50 transportation groups are asking the Biden administration to extend a waiver for certain requirements for products and materials associated with infrastructure construction projects.
July 6, 2022The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety
Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.
July 18, 2022The Next Frontier for Drones: Out of Sight
REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.
July 6, 2022