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FMCSA Agrees to Pre-Empt California Meal-and-Rest-Break Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Dec. 21 determined that federal rest-break laws pre-empt California’s separate meal-and-rest-break requirements, handing a victory to trucking industry groups.

December 21, 2018

Factories Lead Canada’s Fastest Economic Growth in Five Months

Canadian gross domestic product grew at the fastest pace in five months on a lift from manufacturing, while oil made an unexpected contribution as prices began to fall for Alberta crude.

December 21, 2018

Consumer Spending Tops Forecasts as Inflation Data Mixed

U.S. consumer spending rose more than forecast in November and the prior month was revised higher, a sign the biggest part of the economy is again poised to drive growth this quarter. An underlying inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve showed a slight pickup.

December 21, 2018

Editorial: Glad Tidings Abound for Trucking

Trucking industry shareholders will remember 2018 fondly. The prospects for next year are pretty bright, too.

December 20, 2018

Trade Talks With US Planned for January, China Says

BEIJING — China’s government said Dec. 27 it has made plans with Washington for talks in January aimed at ending a tariff battle that threatens to depress global trade.

December 20, 2018

Funding Negotiations Persist as Congress Looks to Avoid Partial Shutdown

With just days to go before Christmas, funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation and other agencies remained uncertain as President Donald Trump continued to push for robust funding for a wall along the border he said Mexico would pay for.

December 20, 2018

Fired Truck Driver Sues Cannabidiol Company After Using Product

While 33 states allow the use of medical marijuana and 10 states permit possession and recreational use of pot, for truck drivers there is but one law: Don’t use it. Period.

December 20, 2018

Although Jobless Claims Rise, Labor Market Still Solid

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose for the first time in three weeks while remaining near levels that reflect a tight labor market.

December 20, 2018

Record Number of Travelers Predicted for Roads, Rails, Airports, AAA Says

Expect record-breaking crowds this holiday season on the nation’s roads, rails and runways, as about one-third of Americans will be on the move.

December 20, 2018

Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan Fails to Mention Infrastructure Policy in Farewell Address

In a farewell address Dec. 19 to the nation that highlighted ongoing concerns over immigration and celebrated the passage of legislation about tax and energy policies, the outgoing Republican leader of the House of Representatives did not mention transportation-centric bills that had advanced during his tenure.

December 19, 2018