Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports
In order to facilitate freight movement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $500,000 in grants to support critical repair and equipment replacement efforts at five river ports.
July 19, 2021US Clashes With Mexico, Canada on Car Rules in Risk to USMCA
The U.S. is clashing with Mexico and Canada over rules for cars shipped across regional borders, with automakers and governments telling the Biden administration that it’s imperiling the success of their new trade pact.
July 16, 2021Federal Officials Tackle Congestion at Ports
A group of federal transportation representatives held a roundtable discussion with local leaders and supply chain executives July 15 to discuss congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
July 16, 2021Some States Slow to Transmit Driver Convictions to Regulators
A new Department of Transportation Inspector General audit criticized states for too often failing to transmit driver electronic conviction notifications in a timely manner to federal regulators.
July 16, 2021DOT Officials Offer Overview of Automated Vehicle Testing
Commercial trucking operations are included in the slew of connected and automated vehicle testing activities the federal government is currently pursuing.
July 16, 2021Gain in Retail Sales Underscores Solid, Steady Consumer Activity
U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly in June, reflecting fairly broad gains across spending categories and wrapping up a solid quarter for household demand.
July 16, 2021Factory Output Dips 0.1% in June on Auto Chip Shortage
WASHINGTON — U.S. factory output slid last month as a shortage of computer chips disrupted auto production.
July 16, 2021Freight Policy Bill on US Senate’s Infrastructure Agenda
WASHINGTON — Policy updates and funding related to federal freight programs are being considered as part of a multitrillion dollar infrastructure bill U.S. Senate leaders plan to weigh next week.
July 15, 2021Schumer Sets July 21 Deadlines on Infrastructure, Budget Talks
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set a July 21 deadline to wrap up talks on both the bipartisan infrastructure package and an agreement among all Democrats on moving forward on a budget resolution.
July 15, 2021Werner’s 2018 Appeal of $89.7M Jury Verdict Still Awaiting Decision
An appeal of one of the largest accident verdicts in history against a motor carrier has been languishing for nearly three years in a Texas appellate court while justices who heard the arguments retired before a decision.
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