China signaled its openness for business with a raft of deals that’ll give oil majors, including Royal Dutch Shell Plc, new opportunities to develop fields in partnership with the nation’s biggest offshore explorer.
December 18, 2018Transportation 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.
Housing Starts Top Forecasts; Permits Rise
U.S. new-home construction rebounded in November to the best pace since August while permits rose to a seven-month high, a sign homebuilding is potentially stabilizing even as higher prices and borrowing costs pose headwinds.
December 18, 2018New Round of BUILD Grants Addresses Freight Corridor Needs
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s first round of Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development discretionary grants allocated a record amount of funding for road projects, some of which specifically address important freight routes.
December 18, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 17: Thanks for the Memories, 2018
With the end of the year finally upon us, we take a page from late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon and fill out a few ‘thank you’ notes. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
December 17, 2018ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøbuilder Sentiment Tumbles to Weakest in Three Years
Sentiment among U.S. homebuilders fell in December to the lowest level since 2015, missing all forecasts and signaling that the industry’s struggles are intensifying amid elevated prices and higher borrowing costs.
December 17, 2018Oil Gains Near $52 as OPEC Cuts Weighed Against US Supply Rise
Oil was boosted to near $52 a barrel by a weak U.S. dollar while investors weighed if OPEC and its allies can successfully re-balance the market.
December 17, 20182018 Most Memorable Stories
Because taxes went down, almost everything else that drives the trucking industry went up in 2018. Look back at a newsy year for the industry.
December 17, 20182018 Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery
Photos from Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Dec. 15.
December 15, 20182018 Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Soldiers for 27th Year
ARLINGTON, Va. — With the help of ATA Share the Road drivers and thousands of volunteers, more than 250,000 wreaths were delivered and laid on headstones the morning of Dec. 15 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. See photos.
December 15, 20182018 Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery
Scenes of volunteer efforts captured on Wreaths Across America day at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 15, 2018
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