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Industry Stakeholders React Positively to Biden's Infrastructure Plan

Industry stakeholders say 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion investment plan in the nation’s infrastructure network is a good step.

November 19, 2019

Postal Service Losses Up Even As Package Revenue Jumps 6.1%

The U.S. Postal Service saw revenue jump for the 2019 fiscal year ended Sept. 30, thanks largely to an increase in package volume.

November 19, 2019

US Housing Starts Climbed 3.8% in October

WASHINGTON — U.S. home building jumped 3.8% in October, a positive sign for the overall economy as developers anticipate steady demand.

November 19, 2019

New BUILD Grants Address Freight Movement Needs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s latest round of BUILD discretionary grants includes projects that specifically address key freight routes.

November 19, 2019

Diesel Climbs 0.1¢ to $3.074 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.1 cent to $3.074 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 18.

November 18, 2019

Joe Biden Has $1.3 Trillion Plan for Our Infrastructure

Joe Biden made national headlines when he described New York's LaGuardia Airport as a “Third World” facility. Now, the former vice president turned 2020 presidential aspirant has announced a 10-year, $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 18, 2019

Highway Safety Group Says 803 Unbelted Rear-Seat Passengers Died in 2018

DETROIT — More than 800 rear-seat passengers who weren’t wearing seat belts were killed last year in U.S. traffic crashes, and a highway safety group says states aren’t making enough progress in getting people to buckle up.

November 18, 2019

Connecticut Officials Weigh Toll Costs, Benefits

While local and state officials stress the need for transportation infrastructure improvements, they also have concerns and questions about the governor’s plan for tolls.

November 18, 2019

Daimler Rolls Back Autonomous Taxi Plan, Focuses on Trucks

Daimler chairman Ola Kaellenius recently announced that the company was taking a “reality check” on autonomous taxis and focusing on self-driving longhaul trucks instead.

November 18, 2019

Atlanta Mayor Announces Leader, Plan for City’s DOT

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced a commissioner and a comprehensive plan for her city’s transportation department.

November 18, 2019