The Economic and Environmental Benefits of The STEER Act
Program Aired: October 19, 2021. The STEER Act, a new bill introduced by Rodney Davis, will catalyze adoption of active emissions-reducing technologies by the trucking industry, the 3rd largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the US. Its initiatives will help the US continue to lead in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and put money in truckers’ pockets.
October 19, 2021Home Construction Declines 1.6% in September
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Home construction fell 1.6% in September as builders continue to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.
October 19, 2021September Port Numbers Remain Strong as Leaders Address Congestion
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are gearing up to operate 24/7 to clear the massive backlog of 20-foot-equivalent (TEU) containers as they pile up at the two Southern California ports and others on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
October 19, 2021Illinois Lays Out Six-Year Timeline for $1.2 Billion I-80 Reconstruction Project
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Oct. 18 unveiled a six-year timeline for the $1.2 billion reconstruction of Interstate Highway 80 through Will County, including work on aging bridges over the Des Plaines River considered so decrepit that unions put up billboards with warnings such as “Cross bridge at your own risk” two years ago.
October 19, 2021Diesel Spikes 8.5¢ to $3.671 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel continued to surge, spiking 8.5 cents to $3.671 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 18.
October 18, 2021Supply Chains Dominate Secretary Pete’s Schedule
Congress is back at it this week to keep negotiating pieces of infrastructure legislation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 18, 2021US House Panel Approves Pipeline Bills After California Oil Spill
Legislation designed to enhance the safety of offshore pipelines recently was approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 18, 2021Perspective: Engagement Is Vital to Industry
I got to see up close just how important it is to be engaged with the association, and as I turn the wheel over, I want that to be the message I leave you with: Engagement is key in moving our agenda and industry forward.
October 18, 2021Commerce Head Gina Raimondo Aims to Bring Chip Manufacturing to the US
President Joe Biden has tasked Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips.
October 18, 2021Industrial Production Falls 1.3% as Effects From Ida Linger
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. industrial production fell 1.3% in September, much more than expected as the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida continue to stymie activity.
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