Industry stakeholders say 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion investment plan in the nation’s infrastructure network is a good step.
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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, 2019US 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, 2019New 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, 2019Diesel 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, 2019Joe 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, 2019Highway 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, 2019Connecticut 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, 2019Daimler 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, 2019Atlanta 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