The president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries reiterated that the oil producers’ cartel shouldn’t rush to increase output early next year and said energy demand was still fragile with the coronavirus raging across parts of the world.
December 15, 2020Search
Showing 10 of 22932 results
US Factory Output Rises More Than Forecast on Auto Production
U.S. manufacturing output rose by more than forecast in November thanks to a boost in auto production, helping factories continue to rebound toward their pre-pandemic capacity and strength.
December 15, 2020Texas Truckers Fight Inflated Medical Costs in Litigation
Trucking officials and tort reform advocates in Texas have introduced legislation seeking to end schemes between plaintiff attorneys and doctors under which medical costs related to truck accidents are overstated in court litigation.
December 15, 2020Diesel Rises 3.3¢ in Sixth Straight Increase
The average price of diesel increased by 3.3 cents a gallon nationwide to $2.559, according to weekly data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 14. Still, trucking’s primary fuel costs 48.7 cents less than it did a year ago.
December 14, 2020Crunch Time for COVID-19 Relief as Bipartisan Bills Unveiled
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers was unveiling a detailed COVID-19 aid proposal Dec. 14 as Congress labored toward a final agreement on a new round of virus relief.
December 14, 2020Fed to Weigh Further Options for Aiding US Economy
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s policymakers face an unusual conundrum as they meet this week: a short-term economic outlook that is worsening even while the longer-term picture is brightening thanks to the emergence of coronavirus vaccines
December 14, 2020New Toyota Fuel Cell System Close to Being Available to Class 8 Makers
Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a second-generation fuel cell system that is nearing the point when it could be offered to heavy-duty truck builders looking to build hydrogen-powered tractors.
December 14, 2020Passing Infrastructure Policies in New Congress
With congressional leaders negotiating a year-end fiscal 2021 funding package that would target transportation agencies, many sectors continue to press for billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
December 14, 2020Federal Maritime Commission Worries About Delays at Ports
The leadership of the Federal Maritime Commission says it is becoming worried that ocean carriers may be assessing unfair detention and demurrage charges at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., as well as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
December 14, 2020Virginia Board Approves Six-Year Improvement Program for Transportation
The Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved Virginia’s transportation improvement program, which aims to advance projects on schedule despite the financial ramifications of COVID-19.
December 14, 2020