Secretary Chao: Fuel Tax a ‘Topic of Discussion’ During Infrastructure Policy Talks
Responding to whether the federal fuel tax should be raised to help fund the country’s corridors, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acknowledged the funding approach garnered interest during negotiations of a comprehensive infrastructure bill.
July 2, 2019Pair of Senators Introduce Speed-Limiter Legislation for Heavy Trucks
A bipartisan bill that aims to require speed limiters on heavy trucks has been introduced in the Senate, the latest attempt by lawmakers to revive an issue that for years has been circulating on Capitol Hill.
July 2, 2019Wage and Job Growth Are Slowing, New Report Warns
The U.S. labor market is showing further signs of a slowdown, according to new data from Glassdoor. Job openings in the U.S. increased just 1.4% from the same period last year, according to the employment site’s June 2019 Job Market Report.
July 2, 2019US Proposes More Tariffs on EU Goods
The U.S. added more European Union products to a list of goods it could hit with retaliatory tariffs in a long-running trans-Atlantic subsidy dispute between Boeing Co. and Airbus SE.
July 2, 2019Diesel Price Average Dips 0.1¢ to $3.042 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 0.1 cent to $3.042 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported July 1. Crude oil prices remained near $58 a barrel after touching $60 earlier in the day.
July 1, 2019Sunshine State Now Autonomous Car State Too
The future of Florida’s highways seems to be hands-free after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Autonomous Vehicles bill that took effect July 1. It removes what the state calls “unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology and solidifies Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation.”
July 1, 2019July 31 Is FMCSA’s New Target for Unveiling HOS Proposed Rule Change
The Department of Transportation’s most recent Significant Rulemaking Report has been updated to reflect July 31 as the projected publication date for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding HOS changes.
July 1, 2019Coalitions Ramp Up Calls on Social Media for Highway Trust Fund Fix
Congressional transportation leaders are the focus of a new social media campaign designed to draw attention to infrastructure funding priorities nationwide.
July 1, 2019FRA Awards Grant to Georgia Central Railway
Dublin, Ga., has earned $8 million in grants for improvements to its rail infrastructure. A $4 million grant from the Federal Railroad Association was given to the city through its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, which was matched by the Georgia Central Railway.
July 1, 2019Factory Gauge Drops Less Than Forecast, but Orders Stall
A gauge of U.S. factory activity fell in June by less than forecast as output and jobs improved though new orders stalled, highlighting the repercussions of trade uncertainty and slower growth abroad.
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