Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary funding package that pushes a fight over the budget into the new year.
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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.
Producer Prices in October Drop Most Since 2020
U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher interest rates.
November 15, 2023Retail Sales Slip in October With Holiday Season Ahead
Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars.
November 15, 2023GSA to Revamp Two Land Crossings From Washington to Canada
The U.S. General Services Administration awarded a contract for a pre-design project study to modernize two ports of entry from Washington state to Canada to alleviate truck congestion.
November 14, 2023Maryland Governor Commits to Labor, Infrastructure Projects
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Nov. 13 announced Baltimore’s commitment to its designation as a Workforce Hub through investments in career and technical education and training for local workers.
November 14, 2023Container Shipping Seeing Major Cuts After $364 Billion Boom
The container shipping industry, after two years of record-high freight rates and slow deliveries, is seeing its boom become a bust due to oversupply following the COVID-19 demand highs.
November 14, 2023Iowa Extends Agricultural Transport Proclamation
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds extended again the state’s annual harvest proclamation through Dec. 11 enabling overweight load limits on the transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.
November 14, 2023Two Sentenced to Prison in Staged Accident Schemes
Two people in separate allegations of participation in staged accidents with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area have been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay significant restitution.
November 14, 2023$50 Million Federal Grant Will Help Modernize Delaware Port
Delaware officials announced a $50 million federal grant to help pay for a container terminal expansion project to enable the century-old Port of Wilmington to handle larger vessels.
November 13, 2023Tesla Facing Strikes in Sweden Over Collective Bargaining
Pressure is growing on Tesla in Sweden, where a trade union is demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in the country have.
November 13, 2023