Facebook guru Mark Zuckerberg mingled with truckers in Iowa on June 23 and posted his observations on Facebook. Insert 'wow' emoji here. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 26, 2017Government
House Advances Bills To Help Veterans Access CDLs
Legislation aimed at making it easier for veterans to access commercial driver licenses was passed by the U.S. House on June 26.
June 28, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Steady ϳԹ-Price Gains in 20 US Cities Show Weak Inventory
Sustained increases for home prices in 20 U.S. cities in April indicate the housing industry is juggling stable demand with a shortage of inventory.
June 28, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Rises
An unexpected rebound in U.S. consumer confidence reflects a buoyant labor market and improved business conditions.
June 28, 2017GovernmentBusiness
IMF Cuts US Economy Outlook, Calls Trump's Growth Target Unlikely
The International Monetary Fund cut its outlook for the U.S. economy, removing assumptions of President Donald Trump’s plans to cut taxes and boost infrastructure spending to spur growth.
June 28, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Wisconsin DOT Gets Corporate Sponsor
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced June 26 that it has sold corporate sponsorship of the department’s roadside assistance services to insurance giant State Farm.
June 28, 2017GovernmentSafety
Safety Scoring System 'Conceptually Sound,' But Needs Improvement, Report Says
The federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s controversial Safety Measurement System to identify motor carriers at high risk for future crashes is “conceptually sound” but several features need improvement, according to a new congressionally mandated report by a panel of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
June 28, 2017Government
Eno Center for Transportation Re-elects Mineta, Welcomes New Board Member
The Board of the Eno Center for Transportation announced the re-election of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta to its membership
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Pence, Ryan Pledge Legislation on Infrastructure, Tax Reform
A simplified tax code for businesses and individuals would incentivize job creation and economic growth for industries such as the freight sector, the country’s vice president and top lawmaker in the U.S. House told manufacturers this month.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusinessSafety
Regulators, ATA Partner for Highway Safety Campaign
Federal trucking regulators and the association representing industry executives joined forces for a nationwide campaign meant to raise awareness about highway safety.
June 26, 2017