US to Reopen Land Borders With Canada, Mexico for Vaccinated Travelers
The United States will relax coronavirus restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for vaccinated travelers next month, allowing for the resumption of nonessential travel like tourism.
October 13, 2021House Sends Debt Limit Hike to Biden, Staving Off Default
WASHINGTON — Members of the House on Oct. 12 pushed through a short-term increase to the nation’s debt limit, ensuring the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December and temporarily averting an unprecedented default that would have decimated the economy.
October 12, 2021Diesel Surges 10.9¢ to $3.586 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel surged 10.9 cents to $3.586 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 11.
October 12, 2021Biden White House Proposes NEPA Guidance Updates
A proposal to restore certain environmental review guidelines for infrastructure projects that were modified by the Trump administration was announced by the Biden White House.
October 12, 2021Plan for Inland Port in Cairo, Ill., Moves Forward
After at least 10 years of planning, officials in Cairo, Ill., say the timing is right to finally develop the estimated $300 million Alexander-Cairo Port District.
October 12, 2021How to Profile Victims and Perpetrators of Human Trafficking
Annual domestic estimates of trafficking victims regularly reach the hundreds of thousands. To aid law enforcement in combatting this crime, Truckers Against Trafficking trains truck drivers and other transportation professionals to observe their surroundings and look out for particular characteristics of human traffickers and their victims.
October 12, 202128th Conspirator Convicted in Staged Accidents With Trucks
A New Orleans woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with a 2017 staged accident with a tractor-trailer.
October 12, 2021White House Climate Action Plan Includes USDOT
In response to growing concerns associated with severe weather events linked to climate change activity, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled a comprehensive plan that pursues the administration’s aims for improving infrastructure.
October 12, 2021Long December on Tap for Washington
Deadlines for the debt ceiling and fiscal 2022 government funding responsibilities have been scheduled for early December. And congressional leaders are pointing to the likelihood of a lengthy multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation process. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 12, 2021A $1.7 Trillion Financing Gap Is Making Supply Shortages Worse
The global trade finance gap rose 15% to $1.7 trillion in 2020 as COVID-19 sent shock waves through trade and supply chains, according to a survey conducted by the Asian Development Bank.
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