Transportation Leaders Call on White House for Help in Coronavirus Fight
The leaders of American Trucking Associations, FedEx Corp., UPS Inc. and the U.S. Postal Service are asking the White House to ensure that measures taken by federal, state and local governments to slow the spread of the coronavirus do not hinder their efforts to deliver needed goods to citizens.
March 20, 2020States Suspend Weight Limits for Trucks Involved in Coronavirus Relief
Officials in multiple states have lifted restrictions on truck weight limits to allow delivery vehicles involved in emergency relief efforts to accommodate more freight during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 20, 2020NTSB Blames Drivers, Tesla, Lax Regulations in Florida Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board says two drivers, Tesla and lax regulation of new partially automated driving systems are to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida involving a Tesla on Autopilot.
March 20, 2020Automakers Seek Assistance After Trump Says He’ll Help Industry
Automakers and parts suppliers both asked lawmakers for stimulus measures to help the U.S. car industry cope with the coronavirus, with President Donald Trump signaling he’s willing to assist the sector.
March 20, 2020US-Mexico Border to Close; Trade Will Keep Moving
Following similar action along the Canadian border, the White House has closed the United States’ border with Mexico to nonessential traffic, but is exempting trade and commerce from the ban.
March 20, 2020Anthony Levandowski Pleads Guilty to Stealing Trade Secrets From Google
Autonomous technology developer Anthony Levandowski has pleaded guilty to federal theft of trade secrets charges, according to documents filed in federal court March 19.
March 20, 2020Senior House Transportation Policymaker Dan Lipinski Loses Primary
Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was defeated in a Democratic primary March 17. His term will end in January.
March 20, 2020Economists Warn of Coronavirus Impact on Business
Economists are warning that the sudden halt of business activity in the United States caused by the COVID-19 virus will take a serious toll on the economy in the months ahead, and may send the country into a recession.
March 19, 2020US Warns Americans Against All Overseas Travel
The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.
March 19, 2020Congress Prepares $1 Trillion Emergency Aid Package
Congressional leaders announced efforts to draft an economic stimulus package of up to $1 trillion meant to assist portions of the transportation sector, the supply chain and consumers anticipating financial turmoil as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
March 19, 2020