Attorneys for Penske Logistics said they plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appellate court’s decision upholding a California law requiring employers to provide a paid 30-minute meal break for employees working more than five hours.
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Consumer Prices Drop for First Time in a Year
The cost of living in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped in August for the first time in more than a year.
September 17, 2014House T&I Special P3 Panel Recommends Collaboration, Transparency for Major Projects
A report by a House transportation panel recommended establishing a new office at the U.S. Department of Transportation to help states and localities have better access to private capital to fund large-scale infrastructure projects.
September 17, 2014House T&I Special P3 Panel to Publish Final Report Sept. 17
The leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Panel on Public-Private Partnerships have scheduled a press conference Sept. 17 to release their final report.
September 15, 2014Wholesale Prices Little Changed in August
Wholesale prices in the U.S. were little changed in August from the prior month, restrained by a plunge in gasoline prices and a sign of limited inflation in the production pipeline.
September 16, 2014Speed Limiter Rule, Minimum Insurance Requirement Delayed a Month by Regulators
Federal regulators have moved back by nearly a month their projected announcements of two proposed rules, one that would raise the minimum insurance requirement for interstate motor carriers, and the other requiring speed limiters on heavy trucks, according to a new Department of Transportation report.
September 16, 2014Truckers and Nevada Officials Worry About Another Storm Hitting I-15
Nevada officials said they hope to open more lanes next week on Interstate 15 northeast of Las Vegas but are casting a wary eye on another storm that could bring torrential rains like those that washed out a portion of the desert highway last week.
September 16, 2014DOT Provides Guidance for Transporting Ebola-Contaminated Waste
September 16, 2014
DOT Awards $600 Million in TIGER Grants for Projects in 46 States
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced $600 million in grants for 72 transportation projects in 46 states, including several projects aimed at rehabilitating deteriorating infrastructure.
September 12, 2014Used-Truck Demand Strong, Even as Availability Grows
Strong demand for used trucks is keeping prices at high levels, even as availability of newer equipment continues to grow, analysts said.
September 15, 2014