The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced plans to immediately expand the use of remote motor carrier safety compliance reviews during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Bell Rings Again at New York Stock Exchange as Floor Reopens
The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange reopened for the first time in two months with Gov. Andrew Cuomo ringing the iconic bell, but the controlled chaos was more subdued May 26 under new pandemic rules.
May 26, 2020Last-Mile Delivery Fleets Navigate Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic
Last-mile fleets such as FedEx, Amazon, XPO and UPS have been dealing with a spike in demand while also implementing safety protocols to protect employees and customers.
May 26, 2020Agriculture Supply Chain Upended by Virus, Expert Says
Disruptions to the food supply chain brought on by the coronavirus pandemic extend to farmers and their products, according to Andrew Novakovic, a professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University.
May 26, 2020California Becomes Epicenter of Emerging Truck Technology
With its emissions mandates, tough labor laws, inspection requirements and extensive regulations, California has become both a difficult and expensive environment for trucking.
May 22, 2020Despite Lower Gas Prices, AAA Expects Fewer Travelers This Memorial Day Weekend
The coronavirus pandemic has undermined road travel data, but anecdotal information points to fewer drivers likely to take to the road for Memorial Day weekend, AAA announced.
May 21, 2020Nation’s Courts Feeling Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the nation’s court systems, and for trucking, legal experts believe it could have a long-term effect on how juries view cases involving motor carriers.
May 21, 2020Mnuchin Says ‘Strong Likelihood’ for More Stimulus Spending
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Congress very likely will need to pass more stimulus legislation for the U.S. economy, as the nation struggles to recover from the coronavirus outbreak.
May 21, 2020Tesla Drops Lawsuit Against Alameda County
Electric carmaker Tesla dropped a federal lawsuit against Alameda County filed less than two weeks ago after resuming manufacturing at its Fremont plant against local orders.
May 21, 2020Trump Transportation Nominees Finch Fulton, Diana Furchtgott-Roth Advance to Senate Floor
Nominees for senior-level posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation were approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.
May 20, 2020