ASCE Gives Minnesota Infrastructure a C
Minnesota has received a C grade on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ most recent infrastructure report card.
October 16, 2018Diesel Inches Up 0.9¢ to $3.394 in Eighth Straight Increase
Diesel prices continue to move higher, increasing 0.9 cent to $3.394 per gallon, according to the survey by the U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 15.
October 15, 2018Budget Deficit in Trump’s First Fiscal Year Highest Since 2012
The U.S. budget deficit grew to $779 billion in Donald Trump’s first full fiscal year as president, the highest since 2012 amid tax cuts and spending increases.
October 15, 2018New Committee on Human Trafficking Includes Trucking Voice
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has appointed 15 people, including representatives of the trucking industry, to serve as members of the new Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking.
October 15, 2018Medium-Duty Trucks Ready for Battery-Electric Urban Deliveries, NACFE Report Says
Medium-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles are a viable alternative to diesel and gasoline-powered Classes 3-6 trucks in urban settings where the freight haul is less than 100 miles, according to a new guidance report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
October 15, 2018Retail Sales Gain Weak 0.1% in September
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending edged up a slight 0.1% in September, a disappointing performance in which rebounding auto sales were offset by weakness in other areas.
October 15, 2018USPS Proposes Price Hike for Parcel Packages, Stamps
The sticker price of parcel packages and first-class stamps will rise if the U.S. Postal Service has its way, with delivery prices for packages weighing more than one pound increasing 9.3%.
October 12, 2018Senate Clears Water Infrastructure Bill for Trump’s Signature
A water infrastructure policy measure easily cleared the U.S. Senate on Oct. 10, and it’s ready for President Donald Trump’s signature.
October 12, 2018Consumer Sentiment Eased in October; Level Remains ‘Quite Favorable’
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly dipped in October to a still-elevated level amid slightly dimmer views of personal finances and the long-term economic outlook, according to a University of Michigan report Oct. 12.
October 12, 2018Trade War Drives Farmers to Corn as China Shuns US Soybeans
President Donald Trump’s trade war with China is set to prompt a shift in the U.S. farm industry as growers switch to other crops.
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