Government

United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making GM the first Detroit automaker to ratify a deal to end a labor dispute and crippling strikes.

A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.

Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s two-year anniversary is an opportunity to revisit several safety concerns, two senior Democratic senators recently said.

Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary funding package that pushes a fight over the budget into the new year.

Aviation experts who examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety record say the agency needs better staffing, equipment and tech to manage a surge in close calls between planes.

U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher interest rates.

Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars.

The Energy Department is pushing to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.

WASHINGTON — The House voted Nov. 14 to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats.