Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Rises
An unexpected rebound in U.S. consumer confidence reflects a buoyant labor market and improved business conditions.
June 28, 2017IMF Cuts US Economy Outlook, Calls Trump's Growth Target Unlikely
The International Monetary Fund cut its outlook for the U.S. economy, removing assumptions of President Donald Trump’s plans to cut taxes and boost infrastructure spending to spur growth.
June 28, 2017Wisconsin DOT Gets Corporate Sponsor
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced June 26 that it has sold corporate sponsorship of the department’s roadside assistance services to insurance giant State Farm.
June 28, 2017Safety Scoring System 'Conceptually Sound,' But Needs Improvement, Report Says
The federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s controversial Safety Measurement System to identify motor carriers at high risk for future crashes is “conceptually sound” but several features need improvement, according to a new congressionally mandated report by a panel of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
June 28, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 27: Like? Haha? Wow? Sad?
Facebook guru Mark Zuckerberg mingled with truckers in Iowa on June 23 and posted his observations on Facebook. Insert 'wow' emoji here. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 26, 2017Eno Center for Transportation Re-elects Mineta, Welcomes New Board Member
The Board of the Eno Center for Transportation announced the re-election of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta to its membership
June 26, 2017Pence, Ryan Pledge Legislation on Infrastructure, Tax Reform
A simplified tax code for businesses and individuals would incentivize job creation and economic growth for industries such as the freight sector, the country’s vice president and top lawmaker in the U.S. House told manufacturers this month.
June 26, 2017Regulators, ATA Partner for Highway Safety Campaign
Federal trucking regulators and the association representing industry executives joined forces for a nationwide campaign meant to raise awareness about highway safety.
June 26, 2017Senate Committee Considers U.S. DOT Counsel Nominee
Washington lawyer Steven Bradbury will defend his nomination to the general counsel post at the U.S. Department of Transportation on June 28, the Senate Commerce Committee announced.
June 26, 2017Tennessee Anticipates New Inland Port to Open Next Year
Greg Hogan, Murray County (Tenn.) Sole Commissioner, says Murray County is open for business, referring to the Appalachian Regional Port, an “inland port” under construction on 42 acres in Murray County on U.S. Highway 411.
June 26, 2017