US House Infrastructure Vote Possible This Week
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats’ stalled infrastructure agenda appears to be catching its second wind. Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives are signaling the possibility of votes, as early as this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
November 1, 2021Estimated Roadway Fatalities Up 18.4% for First Half of 2021
An estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roadways in the first half of 2021, up 18.4% over 2020, according to an “early estimates” report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
October 29, 2021EV Plan Runs Afoul of USMCA, Canada Parts Chief Warns
President Joe Biden’s proposed incentives for U.S. electric-car buyers could be challenged under the North American trade pact, a Canadian auto industry leader warned.
October 29, 2021Lineage Adds Automated Facility in Virginia
Lineage Logistics announced the opening of its fully automated facility located adjacent to the Port of Virginia’s Virginia International Gateway in Portsmouth, which offers an integrated network of highways, air, rail and sea services.
October 29, 2021Navistar Agrees to Pay $52 Million Civil Penalty for Sale of Certain 2010 Engines
Navistar Inc. has agreed to a civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice under which the manufacturer will pay a $52 million penalty but admit no wrongdoing in connection with the sale of 7,749 heavy-duty diesel engines in 2010 that the government alleged were sold in violation of the Clean Air Act.
October 29, 2021Wages Jump by the Most on Records Dating Back 20 Years
WASHINGTON — Wages and salaries jumped in the three months ending in September by the most on records that date back 20 years as companies are forced to offer higher pay to fill a near-record number of available jobs.
October 29, 2021Congress Extends Highway Funding to Dec. 3
WASHINGTON — Congress approved an extension to Dec. 3 of the Oct. 31 deadline for transportation funds that were at risk of expiring, an action necessary after the House of Representatives failed to vote Oct. 28 on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill already approved by the Senate.
October 28, 2021Biden Port Envoy Vows Alliance Will Help Break California Logjam
President Joe Biden’s point-person for clearing the supply chain bottleneck in southern California hailed a new agreement that will fast-track multiple logistics projects in the Golden State.
October 28, 2021Exxon CEO Denies Spreading Climate Change Disinformation
ExxonMobil’s chief executive said Oct. 28 that his company “does not spread disinformation regarding climate change,” as he and other oil company chiefs countered congressional allegations the industry concealed evidence about the dangers of global warming.
October 28, 2021Trucking School Executive Sentenced in $4 Million Fraud Scheme
A California trucking school executive has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme to siphon off more than $4 million in veterans GI Bill funding to pay students who never attended classes.
October 28, 2021