Business
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Public Comment Period for USDOT Technology Council Ends Jan. 10
The public has until Jan. 10 to offer feedback to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding its Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council.
FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Goes Live, Experiences Connectivity Issues
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-awaited Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse experienced connectivity issues during its opening days.
Toll Rates Increase on Pennsylvania Turnpike, New York-New Jersey Crossings
Tolls rates recently have increased on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the crossings that link New Jersey and New York City.
Senate Delays Vote on USMCA
A full Senate vote on President Donald Trump’s rewritten NAFTA trade agreement will be put off until next week at the earliest, after the deal was referred to multiple committees for review, according to a GOP aide.
Judge Approves Payout Plan to Former Celadon Employees
A federal bankruptcy judge in Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 3 gave approval for Celadon Group Inc. to pay $4.6 million to drivers and other employees who were expecting paychecks from the company, which on Dec. 9 shut down and entered bankruptcy.
FedEx Begins Construction on Distribution Facility in Florida
Construction has begun on a 42,000-square-foot FedEx distribution center near the airport in Gainesville, Fla.
Perspective: Green Shipping on the Big Blue Sea
Shipping companies are taking steps to adapt to rising sea levels and make themselves greener.
Amazon Plans Large Distribution Center Near Chicago
Amazon plans to open a three-building distribution center on the site of the former Maywood Park horse track near Chicago, as part of the e-commerce giant’s ongoing race to deliver packages to customers faster.
Gas Stations Rush to Convert Fuel Pumps to Accept Chip Cards
Gas stations around the United States are rushing to upgrade fuel pumps to accept credit and debit cards with chips after Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. rejected a request to delay a looming deadline to complete the work.
White House Proposes Guidelines for Regulating AI Use, Including in Transportation
The Trump administration is proposing new rules to guide future federal regulation of artificial intelligence used in medicine, transportation and other industries.