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March 16, 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.
Alaska鈥檚 First COVID-19 Patient Is a Cargo Plane Pilot
A cargo pilot who arrived at Anchorage鈥檚 international airport on March 11 went to a hotel before he became ill, an airport official said March 13.
March 16, 2020Amazon Warns of Delivery Delays as Coronavirus Elevates Demand
Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. is warning its customers may see some delivery delays, and some items could be out of stock as the impact from the coronavirus spreads across the country. The company says the increase in people buying things online is having an effect on how it serves its customers.
March 16, 2020Stock Futures Tumble Despite Fed Interest Rate Cut to Near Zero
U.S. stock futures tumbled, wiping out half of the furious last-hour rally March 13 and tripping exchange trading curbs, as investors worried that emergency measures by the Federal Reserve will fall short of cushioning the coronavirus鈥 blows to the economy.
March 15, 2020Economists Eye Possible Recession Caused by Coronavirus
Economists and other experts who watch the U.S. economy on a minute-by-minute basis are now suggesting, some loudly, that the nation is lurching towards a recession, as the coronavirus damages the economy.
March 15, 2020Trump Orders US to Stock Up Oil Reserve After Price Crash
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. energy officials to purchase 鈥渓arge amounts鈥 of oil to fill up the nation鈥檚 emergency reserve after the biggest price crash in a generation.
March 14, 2020US Will Extend Virus Travel Restrictions to UK, Ireland
President Donald Trump announced March 14 that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding Britain and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread
March 14, 2020House Passes Coronavirus Plan With Two-Week Paid Sick Leave, Free Testing
The United States House of Representatives passed a legislative package meant to provide relief to people who need assistance during the coronavirus outbreak.
March 14, 2020USMCA Moves Closer to Implementation as Canada Gives Its OK
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement has moved one step closer to being ratified by all three nations.
March 14, 2020FMCSA Issues HOS Relief for Coronavirus Assistance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed certain hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers involved in coronavirus-related relief efforts.
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