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Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman Sees US-China Deal, No Sign of Recession

The CEO of the world’s largest alternative asset manager is confident the United States isn’t headed toward a recession any time soon and is certain the nation will strike a trade deal with China, Schwarzman said in a Bloomberg Television interview April 18.

April 18, 2019

Retail Sales Jump Most Since 2017 on Autos, Gasoline

U.S. retail sales jumped by the most since September 2017 as gains in motor vehicles and gasoline stations boosted sales, signaling consumers are giving the economy greater support.

April 18, 2019

Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks

The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day — April 22 — was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industry’s progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.

April 17, 2019

Transport Topics Wins Eight Regional Azbee Awards

WASHINGTON — Transport Topics collected honors in eight categories, including a gold award for its coverage of the 2018 Management Conference & Exhibition, as the American Society of Business Publication Editors handed out its 2019 Mid-Atlantic Azbee Awards on April 17.

April 17, 2019

Army Corps of Engineers Takes Heat in Wake of Missouri River Flooding

The federal agency that manages dams along the Missouri River received stern criticism from several U.S. senators earlier this month during a hearing held to examine the massive flooding that caused more than $3 billion in damage in the Midwest.

April 17, 2019

Growth Continues, but Risk of Recession Looms Larger, Economist Says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Freight brokerage and third-party logistics firms can expect another year of positive business growth before facing an increased threat of recession, according to economist Noel Perry.

April 17, 2019

Trade Gap Narrows to Eight-Month Low on Plane Exports

The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed to an eight-month low in February on a surge in civilian aircraft exports, which may come under pressure after the grounding of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max planes.

April 17, 2019

FMCSA Grants Ag Haulers a Five-Year Exemption Permitting New Cargo Securement Techniques

Federal regulators have granted a five-year exemption to the Agricultural & Food Transporters Conference of American Trucking Associations, clearing a variety of alternative methods to secure agricultural commodities grouped into large singular units.

April 17, 2019

Infrastructure Policy On Tap When Trump, Pelosi Meet Again

Amid growing pressure from the transportation community, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intend to meet again soon to discuss infrastructure policy.

April 17, 2019

As Trade Grows, Port of Oakland Gets Shipping Line to Vietnam

Boosted by extraordinary trade growth with Vietnam, the Port of Oakland will offer a direct line to the Southeast Asian nation. Pacific International Lines will operate the service using vessels that can carry up to 11,900 20-foot equivalent units.

April 17, 2019