A month after President Donald Trump moved to shore up workers’ incomes by giving employers the option of deferring payroll taxes, the effort has failed to energize a U.S. economy still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
September 11, 2020Transportation 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.
Oil Traders Snap Up Tankers in Sign Second-Wave Glut Is Near
Some of the world’s biggest oil traders are getting ready for the possible resurgence of a coronavirus-induced glut of crude and fuels, snapping up giant tankers for monthslong charters so that they can be ready to store excess barrels if necessary.
September 11, 2020House Transportation Leaders Call for Investigation Into EPA
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is seeking an investigation into alleged destruction of certain records at the EPA.
September 11, 2020Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports
Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.
September 11, 2020Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises
As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.
September 11, 2020US Stocks Resume Sell-off With Tech Battered Anew
A fresh sell-off in megacap technology shares sent stocks to the fourth loss in five days as investors remain worried that valuations stretched too far in a five-month rally. Treasuries rose with the dollar.
September 10, 2020Fleets Rally to Aid Hurricane Laura Victims
Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc when it made landfall Aug. 27, but fleets have rallied to help the victims in the couple of weeks since.
September 10, 2020Actionable Insights to Avoid Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck Situations
What if you could provide assistance to your driver who is parked in an unsafe location but may not realize it? By bringing you real-time actionable insight, SmartDrive has solved two of the riskiest situations your drivers are facing today.
September 10, 2020Doomed-to-Fail Senate Vote Will Usher Final Scene on Stimulus
The U.S. Senate is poised to vote Sept. 10 on whether to advance a slimmed-down Republican-crafted pandemic relief bill, opening what’s likely to be the final stage of the monthslong partisan battle over fiscal stimulus.
September 10, 2020Infrastructure Stakeholders Press Congress for Highway Law Extension
Groups representing nearly every aspect of the country’s infrastructure networks recently called on congressional leaders to approve a yearlong extension of a soon-to-expire highway law.
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