What's That? WARN Act
The WARN Act or, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act is a U.S. law requiring employers with 100 or more full-time employees to provide 60 days notice before mass layoffs or plant closures.
January 8, 20252025: Will The Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?
In June, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear traveled to Florida to meet with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second White House term.
January 8, 2025Watch: Appeals Court Approves Controversial Truck Tolling Plan in Rhode Island
A federal appeals court has ruled that Rhode Island may reinstate its controversial truck-only tolling program, but deemed unconstitutional a set of caps that set limits on collection amounts.
December 16, 202460 Seconds: Law Removes Barriers for Veterans at New CDL School Branches
President Joe Biden on Oct. 1 signed into law a bill aimed at ensuring veterans’ benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools.
October 10, 2024Biden Aide: Trump Likely to Maintain New AI Chip Controls
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to maintain new U.S. limits on global sales of AI chips by Nvidia Corp. and others, a top Biden administration official said.
January 13, 2025Diesel Price Rises 4.1¢ to $3.602
The national average diesel price climbed 4.1 cents to $3.602, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 13.
January 13, 2025Mexico Plans Nearshoring Incentives to Curb China Imports
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to reduce the country’s imports from China in a bid to support local industry and align herself with the U.S. as a trade partner.
January 13, 2025Oil Tanker Rates Soar on Biden Sanctions Against Russia
Oil tanker rates jumped as the Biden administration’s sanctions on Russia’s petroleum trade threaten to cut the supply of ships while forcing traders to seek alternative sources of crude.
January 13, 2025Trump’s Tariffs Will Include Oil, Alberta Premier Warns
Canadians should be prepared to face U.S. tariffs once Donald Trump assumes the presidency next week, with no exemptions for oil, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned.
January 13, 2025Supreme Court Won’t Hear From Oil Companies on Climate Suits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions in damage linked to climate change.
January 13, 2025