Pete Buttigieg, Robin Hutcheson to Speak at MCE
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will address attendees Oct. 25 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, ATA announced Oct. 13.
October 13, 2022Critical of Biden, Congressional Republicans Pursue Energy Initiatives
Senate Republicans critical of President Joe Biden’s policies and prices at the pump are pressing the administration on economic relief and to focus on domestic oil and gas production.
October 13, 2022Trevor Milton Fraud Case Goes to Jury After Passionate Closing Statements
The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton’s trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.
October 13, 2022FMCSA Denies Exemption for Intellistop’s Pulsating Brake-Lamp Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.
October 13, 2022Driver Recruitment Strong Despite Uncertain Economy
The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.
October 13, 2022Trucking Weighs In on Independent Contractor Proposal
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would set multi-factor standards for what constitutes an independent contractor.
October 13, 2022Saudis Say US Sought One-Month Delay of OPEC+ Production Cuts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Oct. 13 that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month.
October 13, 2022North Dakota to Spearhead Four-State Hydrogen Hub
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has formed a regional hydrogen hub with the governors of Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin as states continue to jockey in the race for federal funds and national eminence.
October 13, 2022White House Aims to Speed Up Pace of Building Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The White House hosted a summit Oct. 13 to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law — an effort to improve coordination with the mayors and governors who directly account for 90% of the spending.
October 13, 2022Inflation Pressures Intensified in September
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States accelerated in September, with the cost of housing and other necessities intensifying pressure on households, wiping out pay gains that many have received and ensuring that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates aggressively.
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