In preparation for winter weather, the Virginia Department of Transportation has started to equip snowplows with tracking devices throughout the state.
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Consumer Spending, Incomes Post Solid Gains in June
Consumer spending rose a healthy 0.3% in June, slightly below the strong gains of the past three months, while incomes turned in a solid 0.4% gain for the fourth straight month.
July 30, 2019Trump Threatens Tougher Tactics With China on Trade
President Donald Trump is threatening to get “much tougher” with China on trade if he wins re-election in 2020.
July 30, 2019Majority of Trade Aid Went to Biggest Farms, Study Finds
More than half of the Trump administration’s trade war aid for farmers went to just 10% of the recipients in the program, according to analysis of payments by an environmental organization.
July 30, 2019Diesel Drops by 1¢ to $3.034 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped by 1 cent to $3.034 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported July 29.
July 29, 2019FMCSA, NHTSA Extend Comment Window on Automated Driving Systems
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are extending the public comment period meant to gather input on automated driving systems.
July 29, 2019Senate Panel to Consider 5-Year, $287 Billion Highway Bill July 30
The first step to a five-year, $287 billion reauthorization of the 2015 FAST Act highway law is scheduled for July 30 in the Senate, thanks to the leadership of the Environment and Public Works Committee. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 29, 2019ATRI Opens Industry Issues Survey
The American Transportation Research Institute is accepting comments and concerns from trucking industry representatives.
July 29, 2019US-China Talks Set to Resume as Neither Seems Eager for Deal
Almost three months after their trade talks broke down in acrimony, Chinese and American negotiators meet again in Shanghai this week amid tempered expectations for breakthroughs in their yearlong trade war.
July 29, 2019Port of Oakland Says Exports to Other Asian Nations Surge Due to China Tariffs
While the United States is in the middle of tough trade negotiations with China, and both economic powers have imposed tariffs on products entering their countries, other Asian nations and one U.S. port appear to be benefiting.
July 26, 2019