Stimulus Chances Fading as Mnuchin Cites Political Reality
The chances for a preelection stimulus for the U.S. economy from Congress are all but over, with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Oct. 14 pointing to political dynamics undermining the monthslong negotiations.
October 14, 2020Wisconsin Leaders Allocate $129 Million in Aid for Local Governments
Wisconsin officials announced $129.6 million in transportation aid has been directed to local government agencies.
October 14, 2020Vaccine Cargo Cavalry Sizes Up Readiness of Historic Airlift
The medical industry’s dash to produce the world’s first coronavirus vaccines in just a few months is heightening the urgency for the workhorses of global trade to be ready for the historic charge to defeat the disease.
October 14, 2020DOD Contractors Face Oct. 23 Deadline to Purge Chinese Tech
The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a reminder to defense contractors that they have until Oct. 23 to certify they are not using the technologies of five Chinese providers suspected of hacking into sensitive government files.
October 14, 2020Diesel Average Nudges Up to $2.395 a Gallon for First Gain in Six Weeks
The national average price of diesel increased for the first time in six weeks, inching up eight-tenths of a cent to $2.395 a gallon, according to weekly data released by the Energy Information Administration on Oct. 13.
October 13, 20202020 MCE Photo Gallery
Photos from American Trucking Associations' 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition, held virtually Oct. 19-23 and 26-28, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
October 13, 2020Rep. Rodney Davis Introduces Highway Funding Measure
Legislation meant to provide federal financial relief for state transportation agencies was introduced this month in Congress.
October 13, 2020Trucking Industry Economy Outpaces US Economy as Capacity Tightens
Trucking is providing one of the few bright spots to the flagging U.S. economy as tight capacity and a driver shortage push contract and spot rates higher across vans, flatbeds and refrigerated trucks.
October 13, 2020Trump, Republicans Divided on Stimulus as Pelosi Demands Revamp
Prospects for U.S. fiscal stimulus before Election Day dimmed on Oct. 13, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demanding the White House revamp its latest offer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell pushing a smaller-scale strategy that Pelosi quickly rejected.
October 13, 2020Consumer Prices Rise 0.2% in September; Used Vehicles Spike
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles.
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