The national average diesel price dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly five months after shedding 10.5 cents to $3.987, according to the Energy Information Administration.
December 11, 2023Transportation 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Canada to Spend $3.9 Million on Alaska Highway Intersection
The Canadian government has awarded a $3.9 million construction contract to improve safety in British Columbia at the Pink Mountain intersection on the Alaska Highway.
December 11, 2023Cargo Workers Strike at Denver International Airport
Nearly 100 Swissport cargo workers at the Denver International Airport are on strike Dec. 11, protesting unsafe work conditions they say the company has been ignoring for more than a year.
December 11, 2023REPLAY: Driving Diversity in Transportation
Facing driver shortages and diversity challenges, the trucking sector stands at a pivotal point. Discover how these issues offer opportunities for inclusive growth in this interview with April Rai.
December 11, 2023FMCSA鈥檚 Robin Hutcheson Set to Appear Before House Panel
Capitol Agenda: The Republican leadership on the House transportation committee will get an update on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Dec. 13.
December 11, 2023Amazon Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss FTC鈥檚 Antitrust Lawsuit
Attorneys for Amazon on Dec. 8 asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission鈥檚 antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.
December 11, 2023FTC Opens Inquiry of Chevron-Hess Merger
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron鈥檚 acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened recently of a major oil industry merger.
December 11, 2023Biden Touts $8.2 Billion in New Passenger Rail Projects
President Joe Biden announced $8.2 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects across the U.S. on Dec. 8, much of it involving rail travel.
December 11, 2023Supply Chain Coalition Presses Background Check Reform
A broad-based supply chain coalition is urging Congress to quickly pass legislation that would eliminate duplicative background security checks for truck drivers and other workers.
December 11, 2023Labor Market Solid With 199,000 Jobs Added in November
The nation鈥檚 employers added a solid 199,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive 鈥渟oft landing.鈥
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