After years of ending the holiday shopping season with too much merchandise stacked in their warehouses, U.S. retailers face the opposite this year: They may not have enough.
October 27, 2014Government
FMCSA Plans to Test Impact of Split Sleep Breaks on Fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to conduct a 90-day on-highway pilot program that will evaluate if split sleeper berth breaks will affect truck driver fatigue, a top agency official said Oct. 27.
October 27, 2014Government
In Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Maryland's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat John Delaney and Republican challenger Dan Bongino.
October 27, 2014Government
In Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster vs. Alanna Hartzok: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Pennsylvania's 9th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Bill Shuster and Democratic challenger Alanna Hartzok.
October 27, 2014Government
In West Virginia, Nick Rahall vs. Evan Jenkins: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about West Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall and Republican challenger Evan Jenkins.
October 27, 2014BusinessGovernmentSafety
ArcBest CEO McReynolds Named ATRI Chairwoman
Judy McReynolds, CEO of ArcBest Corp., has been chosen the new chairwoman of the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 27, 2014BusinessFuelGovernment
Diesel Price Falls 4.2¢ to $3.656; Gas Lowest Since January 2011
The U.S. diesel average fell 4.2 cents a gallon to $3.656 last week, its biggest decline in a year and a half, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 20.
October 27, 2014BusinessFuelGovernmentAutonomous
Resale Market for Used Natural-Gas Trucks Offers Fleets Lower-Priced Alt-Fuel Options
Buyers wary of paying a premium for brand-new alternative-fuel vehicles are lifting the nascent market for previously owned natural gas-powered trucks, industry experts said.
October 27, 2014Government
Key House Democrat Faces Tough Re-Election Battle
Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, remains in a tight re-election campaign, and that outcome could affect legislation critical to trucking.
October 27, 2014Government
Experts Say GOP Gains in House Could Boost ‘Devolution’ Efforts
If Republicans retain control of the House in the midterm elections, as political observers are projecting, it could provide a boost to tea party-backed legislation designed to enhance states’ responsibilities over transportation planning.
October 27, 2014