The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell for the third time in four weeks, suggesting the labor market is still gradually recovering while remaining far from its pre-pandemic health.
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Senators Laud Freight Rail Industry
As they advocated for additional emergency aid for transportation stakeholders, the leadership of a Senate committee touted freight railroads’ role during the coronavirus pandemic.
October 22, 2020Clarified Guidance Supports Health Care Access for Cross-Border Truckers
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has clarified its policy on treating truck drivers who cross the border from the United States into Canada for essential operations.
October 21, 2020Tesla, Heinz Hit Brexit Snag in UK
Household-name companies including Tesla Inc. and Kraft Heinz Co. are racing to avoid a Brexit crisis at year-end, as a shortage of customs brokers threatens their ability to move goods between Britain and the European Union.
October 21, 2020Pelosi, Mnuchin Near a Deal, With Post-Election Vote Floated
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said the goal in talks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a deal on a coronavirus relief package within the next 48 hours.
October 21, 2020Kansas DOT Updates Information Website Used by Truckers
The Kansas Department of Transportation has updated KanDrive, its traveler information website that includes roadway and traffic condition details for truckers and passenger vehicle drivers.
October 20, 2020US Senate Committee Examines Freight Rail Operations
Freight and passenger rail executives are scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 21.
October 20, 2020USPS Still Not Processing Election Mail Fast Enough, States Say
The U.S. Postal Service still isn’t processing election mail on time, even after being ordered by judges to halt disruptive changes like banning worker overtime and late delivery trips, Pennsylvania’s attorney general said.
October 20, 2020Oil Slips With Renewed Virus Restrictions Sapping Rebound
Oil slipped as nations reimposed tighter lockdown restrictions in hopes of containing a resurgent pandemic that is depressing demand.
October 20, 2020Stimulus Nears Election Endgame on Pelosi Deadline, Senate Vote
After months of on-again, off-again talks on an increasingly needed fiscal-stimulus package, Oct. 20 is shaping up as a do-or-die moment for Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to get a virus relief deal done in time for Election Day.
October 20, 2020