Average Price of Diesel Slips 0.8¢ to $3.356 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel dipped eight-tenths of a cent to $3.356 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 16.
August 19, 2021Amid Disruptions, Midwestern States Issue Regulatory Relief for Fuel Haulers
Supply chain challenges have prompted multiple states in the Midwest to extend regulatory relief to truckers who haul fuel.
August 19, 2021Congressional Republicans, Moderate Democrats Balk at $3.5 Trillion Budget
Top congressional Republicans announced their opposition to Democratic leaders’ pursuit of a $3.5 trillion budget plan that would be considered alongside a big-ticket infrastructure package. Separately, a small group of moderate House Democrats took issue with their party’s legislative timeline.
August 18, 2021FTC Should Probe Tesla Autopilot Claims, Senators Say
Two U.S. senators are urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Tesla Inc. uses deceptive marketing practices by labeling its driver-assistance systems “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.”
August 18, 2021Miles-Based User Fee Among Options Outlined in Pa. Report
A recent report from Pennsylvania’s Transportation Revenue Options Commission shows a mileage-based user fee could serve as a viable option for long-term transportation funding.
August 18, 2021China Port Congestion Worsens as Ningbo Shuts for a Week
The partial closure of the world’s third-busiest container port is worsening congestion at other major Chinese ports, as ships divert from Ningbo amid uncertainty over how long virus control measures in the city will last.
August 18, 2021Fred Shuts Highways With Mudslides, Floods
Tropical Depression Fred swirled over West Virginia early Aug. 18 and dumped heavy rain over the northeastern U.S., threatening to unleash mudslides and flash floods in upstate New York after closing interstate highways in the lower Appalachians. Tornado watches remained in effect for mountainous areas of Virginia and the Carolinas.
August 18, 2021KCS Delays Vote on $33.6 Billion Rail Takeover Bid
A shareholder vote on the proposed $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern by Canadian National Railway has been delayed until Sept. 3 to provide time for government officials to rule on whether CN can operate KCS while the deal is under federal review.
August 18, 2021Advisory Panel Urges Federal Action on Driver Shortage
A Department of Commerce advisory group is urging federal officials to lead a widespread effort to address the nationwide shortage of truck drivers, which the panel said has “likely reached an all-time high.”
August 17, 2021Does Tesla Probe Signal a Get-Tough Era at NHTSA?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation into a possible defect involving Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot may signal a more activist approach by the Biden administration to regulating technology that is crucial to the auto industry’s future.
August 17, 2021