President Donald Trump called on Congress to provide $2 trillion for U.S. infrastructure, seizing on the coronavirus outbreak to try once again to advance one of his longest-standing priorities.
March 31, 2020Government
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Trump Revives Infrastructure Ideas, Urges $2 Trillion Spending
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Bridge construction in the Miami area. Accelerated bridge construction has been one of the topics researched by DOT's University Transportation Centers. (Getty Images)
DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for University Transportation Centers
Bridge construction in the Miami area. Accelerated bridge construction has been one of the topics researched by DOT's University Transportation Centers. (Getty Images)
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a competitive grant solicitation that makes nearly $5 million available as part of its University Transportation Centers program.
March 31, 2020
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Mnuchin Asks Airlines to Propose Financial Stake in Aid Bid
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Airlines will be required to propose up-front how the federal government could retain financial stakes in their companies in exchange for a share of $61 billion in coronavirus aid designated for the industry, according to guidelines released by the Treasury Department.
March 31, 2020
Government, Business, Safety
Chris Spear speaks at a past industry event. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
ATA's Chris Spear: Industry Thankful for Cooperation, but Challenges Remain
Chris Spear speaks at a past industry event. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is proud of the work his industry is doing to help the nation through the COVID-19 crisis, but notes that challenges lie ahead for business and government as the country remains stymied by the virus.
March 31, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
A student trains behind the wheel with his instructor. (Roadmaster Drivers School)
FMCSA Issues COVID-19 Waiver for Truck Drivers With Learner Permits
A student trains behind the wheel with his instructor. (Roadmaster Drivers School)
Federal trucking regulators have issued a three-month waiver that will allow truck drivers with commercial learner permits to operate during the COVID-19 emergency without a commercial licensed driver in the front seat of the cab, provided the CDL driver is in the truck.
March 31, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel
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Diesel Drops 7.3¢ to $2.586 a Gallon in 12th Straight Decline
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The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 7.3 cents to $2.586 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported March 30.
March 30, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel
A customer refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Indiana in June 2019. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Trump to Cut Back Obama-Era Emissions, Fuel Economy Requirements
A customer refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Indiana in June 2019. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
The Trump administration will dramatically relax automobile emissions and fuel economy standards so that only modest efficiency gains are required through 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 30, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
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FCC Extends 5.9 GHz Spectrum Proposal Comment Deadline
Ajit Pai via Evan Vucci/Associated Press
The Federal Communications Commission recently extended the opportunity to reply to comments on its proposed rulemaking to dedicate a significant aspect of auto safety airwaves for broadband uses.
March 30, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, TCA
A worker sorts packages at the USPS Merrifield process and distribution center in Merrifield, Va., in December 2018. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
About 2,000 USPS Workers Are Quarantined Over Coronavirus Concerns
A worker sorts packages at the USPS Merrifield process and distribution center in Merrifield, Va., in December 2018. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Around 2,000 U.S. Postal Service employees nationwide are in quarantine over concerns that they may have been exposed to coronavirus, and more than 60 have tested positive for the virus, according to the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Postal Service.
March 30, 2020
Government
President Donald Trump had held out hope that some parts of the country could restart operations by the Easter holiday on April 12. (Reuters via YouTube)
Trump Announces Social Distancing Guidelines Through April 30
President Donald Trump had held out hope that some parts of the country could restart operations by the Easter holiday on April 12. (Reuters via YouTube)
After suggesting a portion of the country could carry on with minimal interruptions by mid-April, President Donald Trump acknowledged over the weekend getting back to business as usual by that time is simply not realistic. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
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