China, the world’s largest consumer of soybeans, bought American-grown oilseed for a second week after largely shunning U.S. supplies earlier this year in a trade war between the countries.
December 19, 2018Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Existing 91ÊÓÆµ Sales Rise for Second Month
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose for a second straight month and exceeded forecasts in November, suggesting consumer demand is picking up as price gains moderate amid more generous inventories.
December 19, 2018FCC Evaluates Sharing Connected Vehicle Spectrum With Wi-Fi
The Federal Communications Commission is deciding whether further testing is needed to determine if communications between connected vehicles, including trucks, can share a slice of spectrum with Wi-Fi broadband services seeking to use it, too.
December 19, 2018Senate Action in Lame Duck Possible for Nominees, McConnell Says
Nominees for senior posts across federal transportation agencies have the potential to be included in an end-of-year measure that Senate leaders plan to formalize before the congressional session comes to a close.
December 19, 2018Frozen Road Rules Start to Take Hold, Allowing for Heavier Truckloads
Roads in certain portions of Midwestern states can accommodate heavier truckloads as seasonal weight increases gradually take effect.
December 18, 2018Barbara Leslie Returns to Port of Oakland as Commissioner
OAKLAND, Calif. — Barbara Leslie, CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, has joined the Port of Oakland’s governing Board of Port Commissioners, according to a Dec. 13 press release. Leslie worked at the port in 1998 and 1999.
December 18, 2018FMCSA Receives Three HOS Exemption Requests
Several industry groups are petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for exemptions from certain hours-of-service rules.
December 18, 2018Postal Service Slammed with Seasonal Shipping
This week is expected to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the Postal Service. The agency expects to process and deliver nearly 3 billion pieces of mail, including packages, this week alone.
December 18, 2018China Inks Deals With Shell, Majors as Xi Signals Open Trade
China signaled its openness for business with a raft of deals that’ll give oil majors, including Royal Dutch Shell Plc, new opportunities to develop fields in partnership with the nation’s biggest offshore explorer.
December 18, 2018Housing Starts Top Forecasts; Permits Rise
U.S. new-home construction rebounded in November to the best pace since August while permits rose to a seven-month high, a sign homebuilding is potentially stabilizing even as higher prices and borrowing costs pose headwinds.
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