FMCSA Accepts, Will Act on CSA Recommendations, Agency’s Chief Counsel Says
The top attorney for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the agency is moving forward with plans in support of recommendations by a panel of elite academics for a new approach to measuring motor carrier safety scores.
June 30, 2017Group Devises Recommendations to Protect Consumers Against Mover Fraud
A federally appointed working group on household goods tackled recommendations for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that aim to better inform consumers of moving fraud and streamline paperwork for brokerage and moving companies.
June 29, 2017Record Number of Motorists Expected on Roads on July 4 Holiday
The number of Americans traveling by car for the Fourth of July holiday will hit a record high this year, fueled by a growing economy and relatively low gasoline prices, the nation’s largest motorists’ advocacy group said June 29.
June 29, 2017Senate Committee Adopts Meal, Rest Break Provision
A pre-emption provision meant to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break standards for motor carriers was attached to an aviation reauthorization bill a Senate panel approved June 29.
June 29, 2017US First-Quarter Growth Revised Up to 1.4% on Consumption
The U.S. economy’s first-quarter growth was less tepid than previously reported, as consumer spending and trade added more to expansion.
June 29, 2017Jobless Claims Tick Up as Labor Market Remains Tight
The U.S. labor market still is signaling progress even with an increase in filings for unemployment benefits the week of June 19.
June 29, 2017Narrower Trade Gap May Boost Growth Pace in Second Quarter
The narrower U.S. merchandise trade deficit and increases in inventories may boost analysts’ tracking estimates of economic growth this quarter.
June 29, 2017Senate Panel to Vote on Nominee for Top Policy Post at U.S. DOT
The nominee to manage policy directives at the U.S. Department of Transportation will get a vote from the Senate Commerce Committee on June 29, the panel announced this week.
June 28, 2017House Advances Bills To Help Veterans Access CDLs
Legislation aimed at making it easier for veterans to access commercial driver licenses was passed by the U.S. House on June 26.
June 28, 2017Steady Home-Price Gains in 20 US Cities Show Weak Inventory
Sustained increases for home prices in 20 U.S. cities in April indicate the housing industry is juggling stable demand with a shortage of inventory.
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