U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Oct. 23 put the onus on each other to re-energize flagging stimulus talks as prospects for action on virus relief legislation before the election are fading fast.
October 23, 2020Coronavirus News Updates
Pelosi, Mnuchin Trade Blame as Stimulus Negotiations Stall
Rep. James Clyburn Presses Cargo Carriers on COVID-19 Relief Aid
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, called on four cargo airlines to return pandemic relief aid.
October 23, 2020Confronting COVID-19 in Workplace a Tall Task for Fleets
It takes a robust yet flexible plan from trucking companies to effectively build processes and procedures to curb the risks and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
October 23, 2020US Consumer Comfort Falls to Seven-Week Low
A weekly measure of U.S. consumer confidence fell to a seven-week low on significant declines in attitudes toward the economy and buying climate — just about two weeks before the presidential election.
October 22, 2020CSX Reports Lower Q3 Net Income, Revenue
CSX Corp. reported a slip in third-quarter financial results due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on shipments.
October 22, 2020Pelosi Says ‘Just About There’ on Stimulus; Senate Hurdle Awaits
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are “just about there” on a deal for a coronavirus relief package even as there are outstanding differences still being negotiated.
October 22, 2020Ports Report Strong September as Retailers Restock
Just months after cargo volumes plunged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s ports are staging a comeback as falling product inventory levels at warehouses, stores and medical facilities are being quickly replenished.
October 22, 2020US Jobless Claims Decline After California Resumes Reporting
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell for the third time in four weeks, suggesting the labor market is still gradually recovering while remaining far from its pre-pandemic health.
October 22, 2020Senators Laud Freight Rail Industry
As they advocated for additional emergency aid for transportation stakeholders, the leadership of a Senate committee touted freight railroads’ role during the coronavirus pandemic.
October 22, 2020Clarified Guidance Supports Health Care Access for Cross-Border Truckers
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has clarified its policy on treating truck drivers who cross the border from the United States into Canada for essential operations.
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