Optimism Among Builders Slides for Fourth Consecutive Month
NEW YORK — Homebuilder confidence slid for the fourth consecutive month with steadily rising mortgage rates and sky-high home prices putting ownership out of reach for more Americans.
April 16, 2018Trump Push for Quick NAFTA Deal Slowed by Division on Top Issues
President Donald Trump’s push for a quick resolution to NAFTA talks is being stymied by persistent differences among the United States, Canada and Mexico over a handful of the make-or-break issues.
April 16, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 16: Road to NTDC
The journey to crown this year’s top truck driver is officially underway. Elite truckers passionate about safety are focusing their talents at their state truck driving championships for a chance to qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships.
April 16, 2018Panel Issues Interim Report to Accelerate Recommendations for Truck Size, Weight Limits
A specially appointed committee of academic and policy experts has issued an interim report on its plans to plug data and research gaps that have for several years delayed federal policy recommendations for changes to truck size and weight limits.
April 16, 2018US Retail Sales Rebound in Sign Consumer Weakness Fading
U.S. retail sales rose by more than expected in March in the first gain in four months, suggesting consumer demand regained steam on the back of tax cuts and refunds.
April 16, 2018MoDOT Grapples With Issues Related to Vehicle Automation
As the auto market becomes more saturated with electric vehicles and vehicles with automation capabilities, the Missouri Department of Transportation is grappling with the changes these types of vehicles present.
April 16, 2018Editorial: How Long Will the Good Times Last?
The trucking industry is definitely having a moment. Recently, an industry executive spoke from the White House about the positive effects federal tax reform has had on his business, and a noted industry economist predicted that trucking likely has several good years ahead of it before the threat of an economic downturn might rear its ugly head. Plus, sales of new trucks just keep rising.
April 16, 2018States, Territories to Receive $1 Billion in Storm Relief, USDOT Announces
Nearly three dozen states and territories will receive $1 billion to repair infrastructure recently damaged by severe weather and natural disasters, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced April 13.
April 13, 2018Trump Convenes Task Force to Study Postal Service Operations
WASHINGTON — After weeks of railing against online shopping giant Amazon.com, President Donald Trump signed an executive order April 12 creating a task force to study the United States Postal Service.
April 13, 2018Minnesota Voters to Decide Fate of Auto Tax for Roads, Bridges
Come November, Minnesotans may decide whether the sales tax they pay for a variety of auto-related services — from oil changes to car rentals — should be dedicated solely to road and bridge improvements across the state.
April 13, 2018