Congress Eyes Finish Line for Freight-Centric Budget Bill
Debate on a multibillion-dollar budget bill targeting supply chain connectivity concerns, clean energy initiatives and economic incentives remains front-and-center on Capitol Hill.
August 11, 2022Gas Prices Dip Just Below $4 for First Time in 5 Months
Gasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with high prices for many other essentials.
August 11, 2022US House Lawmakers Unveil AV Caucus
Two House lawmakers formed a group to promote autonomous vehicle policies on Capitol Hill. Their aim is to generate support from colleagues for comprehensive legislation targeting the technology.
August 10, 2022Inflation Slows From 40-Year Peak, but Remains High
WASHINGTON — Falling prices for gas, airline tickets and clothes helped give Americans a slight break from the pain of high inflation last month, though overall price increases slowed only modestly from a four-decade high that was reached in June.
August 10, 2022Entire US Supply Chain Needs 24/7 Operations, Not Just Ports, Official Says
All parts of the U.S. supply chain — not just its ports — need to move to round-the-clock operations to alleviate snarl-ups and reduce overall costs, President Joe Biden’s supply chain czar said.
August 10, 2022FHWA Charting Path for National EV Charging Network
Due to a lack of national standards and different practices at electric vehicle charging stations, the Federal Highway Administration is preparing to establish regulations that shape what those stations must be like in states that receive federal funds.
August 9, 2022ATRI Reports Cost of Trucking Notches Record in 2021
Soaring prices for diesel fuel, rising maintenance costs and higher wages for drivers pushed the price of operating a truck up 12.7% in 2021 to $1.855 per mile — the highest level on record — according a report released Aug. 10 by the American Transportation Research Institute.
August 9, 2022Biden Signs $280 Billion CHIPS Act in Bid to Boost US Over China
President Joe Biden enacted into law legislation designed to enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing and alleviate supply chain bottlenecks.
August 9, 2022Georgia Extends Fuel Tax Suspension Through Sept. 12
State taxes on diesel and gasoline in Georgia will continue to be suspended through Sept. 12 after Gov. Brian Kemp extended an expiring executive order issued earlier this year.
August 9, 2022Micron’s Warning Adds to Evidence of Collapsing Demand for Chips
Micron Technology Inc., the leading U.S. maker of memory semiconductors, became the latest chipmaker to declare that demand is falling off rapidly. It warned investors that revenue won’t meet projections, sending industry stocks tumbling.
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