United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making GM the first Detroit automaker to ratify a deal to end a labor dispute and crippling strikes.
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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.
FMCSA Rule Restricts Emergency HOS Waivers to 14 Days
A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.
November 16, 2023Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3
Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.
November 16, 2023Policymakers Push Safety Focus as IIJA Turns 2
has been among the  law's beneficiaries. Eugene Mulero has the details in Capitol Agenda.
November 21, 2023Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s two-year anniversary is an opportunity to revisit several safety concerns, two senior Democratic senators recently said.
November 16, 2023Congress Approves Short-Term Bill, Averts Shutdown
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.
November 16, 2023FAA Needs to Improve Staffing, Technology, Says Expert Panel
Aviation experts who examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety record say the agency needs better staffing, equipment and tech to manage a surge in close calls between planes.
November 16, 2023Producer 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, 2023Energy Department Announces $3.5 Billion for Battery Funding
The Energy Department is pushing to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.
November 15, 2023