WASHINGTON — State department of transportation officials shared the creative ways they’ve completed projects with tight budgets at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 13.
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Court Extends TRO on Trucking Component of California’s AB 5
Judge Roger Benitez of the Southern District Court of California on Jan. 13 extended a temporary restraining order against the implementation of the trucking component in California’s Assembly Bill 5.
January 13, 2020Diesel Falls 1.5¢ to $3.064 Per Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.5 cents to $3.064 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 13. Oil plunged more than $5 a barrel as fears of war with Iran faded.
January 13, 2020FMCSA Seeks Comments for New Large-Truck Crash Causation Study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 14 issued a formal request for public comment on how best to design and conduct a major study to identify factors contributing to all large-truck fatal, injury and tow-away crashes.
January 13, 2020Trucking Experts Tackle Parking Problems, Solutions
WASHINGTON — Trucking industry representatives at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 13 broke down some of the biggest challenges — and floated a few solutions — regarding truck parking.
January 13, 2020US Budget Deficit Running 11.8% Higher This Year
The U.S. budget deficit through the first three months of this budget year is up 11.8% from the same period a year ago, putting the country on track to record its first $1 trillion deficit in eight years.
January 13, 2020Trump to Promote Trade Deals in Speech to Farmers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will highlight his policies on trade and domestic energy in a speech to U.S. farmers next week, the White House announced Jan. 13.
January 13, 2020NRF Report Points to Tariffs as Key Reason for Port Slowdown
U.S. import container volumes are expected to show a nearly 1% drop when the final numbers for 2019 are in, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said.
January 13, 2020Information, Communication Technology Can Improve Port Efficiency, Experts Say
The adoption of information and communication technology can help facilitate operations at ports, according to Agustina Calatayud, senior transport specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank.
January 13, 2020Drone Deliveries Begin a Slow Takeoff
Aerial drones are emerging as a way to help solve challenges associated with last-mile deliveries in a number of conditions and environments.
January 13, 2020