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Police Visit Tesla Plant, Underscoring Confusion on Lockdown Loosening

Police visited Tesla Inc.’s sole U.S. car plant May 13 to assess whether the electric car maker was adhering to safety protocols agreed to with the county that Elon Musk publicly said he would defy earlier in the week.

May 14, 2020
GovernmentSafety

Emergency Relief Legislation Shifts Focus From Funding Bills

Debates on COVID-19-related economic measures, which dominate the agenda on Capitol Hill, are overshadowing must-pass legislation that would keep the government funded through fiscal 2021.

May 14, 2020
BusinessSafety

Trucking Cleaning & Safety Tips for Fleets During COVID-19

Truckers are vulnerable when it comes to health concerns – including the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). Fleets need to ensure the safety of their drivers, staff, and facilities. Download this whitepaper for COVID-19 safety tips and cleaning guides, awareness posters, and more.

May 14, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

36 Million Have Sought US Unemployment Aid Since Virus Hit

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.

May 14, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Stocks Slide on Powell Remarks, US-China Worries

U.S. stocks slumped to a three-week low after Jerome Powell warned economic risks from the virus are significant and tensions with China flared. Treasuries and the dollar advanced.

May 13, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Shrugs Off First Decline in US Inventories Since January

Oil fell despite the first U.S. stockpile decline since January.

May 13, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Container Shipper Maersk Warns of 25% Volume Slump

The world’s largest container line is bracing for a historic slump in demand after emergency lockdowns across the globe left international trade in tatters.

May 13, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration for Second Time

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration relaxing hours-of-service rules for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts.

May 13, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

House Democrats Propose $15 Billion for State Highway Programs

The country’s transportation agencies would receive a funding boost in a coronavirus economic relief measure House Democrats unveiled May 12.

May 13, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyTCA

Tesla Operations Can Resume in California if Conditions Are Met

Alameda County officials said May 12 they have agreed to allow Tesla to reopen as early as next week if the auto manufacturer agrees to certain safety conditions.

May 13, 2020