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China, US Plan Next Round of Trade Talks for September

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators plan to meet again in early September, as the latest round of negotiations ended with few signs of concrete progress.

July 31, 2019

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2008

The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis in a move that Chairman Jerome Powell said was designed to “ensure against downside risks” rather than signaling the start of a lengthy cycle of monetary policy easing.

July 31, 2019

Las Vegas’ $1 Billion Project Neon Ready for Spotlight

Project Neon, the $1 billion upgrade to Interstate 15 in Las Vegas, is finished. The widening and revamp of ramps along a 3.7-mile segment of I-15 was the largest public works effort in the history of Nevada.

July 31, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Making Crash Preventability Program Permanent

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 31 proposed to make permanent a demonstration program that documents on a driver's or motor carrier’s safety profile instances when a crash could not be prevented.

July 31, 2019

One Year Out: Nevada’s I-11 Facilitates Through Traffic, Boosts Local Business

One year after its completion, Nevada’s Interstate 11 has become a popular bypass for freight haulers and motorists alike.

July 31, 2019

Trade Group Targets Federal E-Commerce Bid It Says Favors Amazon

A trade association representing wholesale distributors is pressuring lawmakers not to approve increased government spending on a highly lucrative e-commerce contract the group says favors Amazon.com.

July 31, 2019

Employment Costs Rise Less Than Expected in Second Quarter

Employment costs rose less than estimated in the second quarter as worker pay raises held steady while benefit gains decelerated, suggesting inflation pressures remain muted.

July 31, 2019

Regulatory, Legal Guidance Could Soon Provide Clarity on the Transport of Hemp

Potential solutions to some of the vexing problems that truckers and law enforcement are facing regarding the transportation of legal hemp across state lines could be coming soon.

July 31, 2019

Senate Panel Advances Five-Year Transportation Bill

A five-year, $287 billion highway policy measure was advanced by a Senate panel July 30, setting in motion Congress’ journey to update the country’s surface transportation programs.

July 30, 2019

Freight, Agriculture Stakeholders Express Support for USMCA Trade Deal

WASHINGTON — Derek Leathers, the top executive of Werner Enterprises, joined other business leaders for a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 30 to call on lawmakers to approve a landmark new trade deal with Canada and Mexico.

July 30, 2019