Oil ministers from the OPEC+ coalition held an unscheduled conference call on April 21 to discuss the collapse in crude prices, though a closing statement signaled they didn鈥檛 settle on any new policy measures.
April 21, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
China鈥檚 Air Travel Rebound Stalls on Lack of Leisure Demand
A recovery in demand for flights within China is stuck at about 45% of pre-coronavirus levels as people continue to shun leisure trips after the outbreak.
April 21, 2020Border Restrictions Extended; Trucking Remains Exempt
The Department of 91视频land Security recently extended travel restrictions that apply to the Canadian and Mexican borders to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
April 21, 2020Special Freight Railcars Could Travel at High Speeds, Federal Researchers Show
For at least the past decade, America鈥檚 railroads have been toying with the notion of freight trains moving at speeds approaching some passenger bullet trains.
April 21, 2020N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Calls for Federal Coordination of Supply Chain for COVID-19 Tests
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for federal coordination of the supply chain to make COVID-19 testing more widely accessible to states.
April 21, 2020FRA Announces $311 Million in Funding Availability
More than $311 million in funding is available for projects designed to improve freight and passenger rail connectivity, federal railroad regulators announced this month.
April 20, 2020Oil Price Turns Negative in Historic First; Diesel鈥檚 Decline Continues
The price of oil dropped to its lowest level in history April 20, sinking into negative pricing as oil supplies are beginning to overwhelm the globe鈥檚 storage capacity.
April 20, 2020With Truckers, Trump Pushes Big Infrastructure Funding
President Donald Trump, while honoring the nation's truck drivers for their roles in the fight against COVID-19, also used the White House celebration to push for a major infrastructure package. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
April 20, 2020ASCE Releases Infrastructure Grades for Mississippi, Maryland
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the American Society of Civil Engineers virtually released infrastructure report cards for Mississippi and Maryland, both of which reflected improved overall scores.
April 20, 2020Drivewyze Expands Rest Area Parking Notifications
Drivewyze announced it expanded its notifications of temporary rest area parking to include Arizona, Virginia and Ohio.
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