Congress is back at it this week to keep negotiating pieces of infrastructure legislation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 18, 2021Government
US House Panel Approves Pipeline Bills After California Oil Spill
Legislation designed to enhance the safety of offshore pipelines recently was approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 18, 2021GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsPerspective
Perspective: Engagement Is Vital to Industry
I got to see up close just how important it is to be engaged with the association, and as I turn the wheel over, I want that to be the message I leave you with: Engagement is key in moving our agenda and industry forward.
October 18, 2021GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Commerce Head Gina Raimondo Aims to Bring Chip Manufacturing to the US
President Joe Biden has tasked Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips.
October 18, 2021GovernmentBusiness
Industrial Production Falls 1.3% as Effects From Ida Linger
SILVER SPRING, Md. 鈥 U.S. industrial production fell 1.3% in September, much more than expected as the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida continue to stymie activity.
October 18, 2021GovernmentBusinessLogistics
J.B. Hunt Reports $3.14 Billion in Revenue for Q3
J.B. Hunt Transport Services experienced both revenue and net income growth during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 15.
October 15, 2021GovernmentTCA
Missouri Transportation Officials Seek Approval for Raises
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. 鈥 The Missouri Department of Transportation is requesting a $70 million infusion of cash to boost the pay of its workforce and hire more employees.
October 15, 2021GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA
Senators to Introduce Antitrust Legislation Aiding Amazon Sellers
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced Oct. 14 they were introducing additional legislation targeting platforms like Amazon鈥檚 marketplace amid news reports that say Amazon swipes product information from sellers to bolster its own brands, then favors those Amazon-branded products in search results.
October 15, 2021GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
'All Hands On Deck鈥 at Seattle, Tacoma Ports
Seattle and Tacoma port authorities said Oct. 13 it鈥檚 鈥渁ll hands on deck鈥 as they work to address cargo ship congestion in Puget Sound.
October 15, 2021GovernmentBusinessFuel
Resilient Shoppers Push Retail Sales Up 0.7% in September
NEW YORK 鈥 Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing sticker shock in grocery aisles, car lots and restaurants as snarled global supply chains slow the flow of goods.
October 15, 2021