Pier 400 in Los Angeles is North Americaās largest shipping terminal. More than 1,700 trucks pass through on average per day, even in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war.
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Infrastructure Talks Between Trump, Democrats Break Down
Bipartisan negotiations on infrastructure policy came to a halt May 22, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders each questioning the other sideās commitment on the issue.
May 22, 2019Perspective: The Time to Act on Infrastructure Is Now
It is one of the greatest networks built in the history of mankind. From the Evergreen State of Washington to the Sunshine State of Florida and from the Golden State of California to the Pine Tree State of Maine ā more than 45,000 miles of interstate highways connect us from coast to coast. Whether carrying food from the farm to the table, or goods from the factory floor to store shelves, interstate highways are the lifeblood of our nationās commerce.
May 22, 2019Diesel Inches Higher to $3.163 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.3 cent to $3.163 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, while crude climbed to $63.14, the highest level in almost three weeks amid opposing supply-and-demand signals.
May 20, 2019Survey Reveals Ambivalence Over Washington, D.C.-Area Tolls
A recent poll surveying Washington, D.C.-area residents on transportation issues reveals mixed support for toll roads in the region.
May 20, 2019Supreme Court Rejects UPS Appeal That Postal Service Should Raise Delivery Rates
The U.S. Supreme Court turned away a UPS Inc. appeal that aimed to force the U.S. Postal Service to raise its prices for delivering packages.
May 20, 2019Infrastructure Week Encore: Trump, Democrats to Discuss Funding May 22
President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats agreed on April 30 to proceed with a $2 trillion infrastructure package, yet, they havenāt announced how to pay for the measure. That may change when they meet May 22 to discuss funding. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 20, 2019Tesla Shares Breach $200 as Analyst Says CEO Elon Musk Faces a āCode Redā
Tesla Inc. shares plunged below $200 for the first time in more than two years on concerns the carmaker faces a āKilimanjaro-like uphill climbā to hit profitability goals in the second half of the year.
May 20, 2019Amazon Proposes Airfreight Hub in Florida
LAKELAND, Fla. ā Amazon is looking to make a more than $100 million investment in Lakeland.
May 17, 2019Experts: Public-Private Partnerships Could Plug Federal Government Shortfalls in Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON ā As Congress looks to find common ground on a $2 trillion proposal that would ensure long-term infrastructure funding on the federal level, states could look more to public-private partnerships as a means of paying for local projects, experts said.
May 17, 2019