Court Strikes Down RIDOT’s Petition for Rehearing in Truck Tolls Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has denied the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s petition for a rehearing in the legal battle over trucks-only tolls.
March 5, 2020OPEC Gambles on Move to Force Russia Into Oil Production Cut
OPEC ministers took a high-stakes gamble, recommending a large production cut to offset the hit on demand from the coronavirus, without overcoming Russian opposition first.
March 5, 2020Ex-UAW President Gary Jones Charged With Corruption
DETROIT — Prosecutors on March 5 charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million.
March 5, 2020FMCSA Clearinghouse Operational After Technical Difficulties
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is functioning normally after experiencing connectivity issues that rendered the system unable to validate commercial driver licenses.
March 5, 2020Fired Driver's Civil Suit Against CBD Companies Set for Trial in October
Doug Horn, who was fired from his driving job after testing positive for marijuana after using CBD oil, has sued the companies that produced, sold and distributed the CBD.
March 5, 2020Movie Industry’s Drivers Seek Exemption From Full Clearinghouse Queries
A group that provides commercial motor vehicle driver services for major motion pictures studios, independent productions and commercial production houses in the U.S. has asked for an exemption that would allow it to conduct limited queries of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for its drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced March 5.
March 5, 2020Elaine Chao Reiterates Trump Administration’s Focus on Rural Corridors
WASHINGTON — The country’s vast network of freight and commuter corridors across rural areas are receiving newfound attention under the Trump administration, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao insisted during a meeting with senators March 4.
March 4, 2020Secretary Elaine Chao: USDOT Part of Government Plan to Address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON — A White House task force led by Vice President Mike Pence that is tackling the spread of the coronavirus is assisted by input from transportation officials, Secretary Elaine Chao reminded senators March 4.
March 4, 2020Trucking Industry Weighs In on DOT Freight Plan
Infrastructure investment and increased truck parking capacity are among the recommendations listed by freight haulers that participated in the Department of Transportation’s request for information on its National Freight Strategic Plan.
March 4, 2020Fiat Sales Boss Set to Leave After Settling Dispute Over SEC Probe
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s U.S. sales chief will leave next month after settling a dispute over how he was paid during a federal probe into the carmaker’s reporting practices.
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