Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest truck maker, will set aside $780 million (7 billion kronor) to address a faulty emissions-control component that’s worn out more quickly than expected.
January 4, 2019Government
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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Bloomberg News
Volvo Trucks to Take $780 Million Charge Over Emissions Flaw
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Transport Topics Podcasts
Check out the latest podcast episodes of our RoadSigns and LiveOnWeb programs. Episode 2 of our Season Intersession of RoadSigns, "Is Trucking Charging Toward an Electric Reality?" is now available. Check back here often as new content is always being added!
January 3, 2019
Government, Business
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
Payrolls Rise 312,000 as Wage Gains Exceed Forecasts
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
U.S. employers added the most workers in 10 months as wage gains accelerated and labor-force participation jumped, reflecting a robust job market that nevertheless faces mounting risks in 2019.
January 4, 2019
Government, Business, Editorial
Editorial: End the Meal-and-Rest-Break Debate
Now that we finally we have some resolution on the issue of whether interstate truck drivers must follow federal or state rules regarding where and when they can take meal and rest breaks, it’s time to stop the legal wrangling and move forward.
January 3, 2019
Government, Business
US Capitol building (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
White House Says Shutdown Trims 0.1% From GDP Every Two Weeks
US Capitol building (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
The ongoing partial government shutdown will cut U.S. economic output by about 0.1% every two weeks, the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers said.
January 3, 2019
Government
Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi during a December news conference. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Trump, Congress Eye Possibility of Infrastructure Bill in 2019
Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi during a December news conference. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
While the new Congress and the White House kick off 2019 in the midst of a partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump and the leadership of the U.S. House and Senate have acknowledged that authorizing funding for infrastructure projects will be atop their legislative priorities.
January 3, 2019
Government
Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 3 was elected Speaker of the House. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Nancy Pelosi Elected House Speaker by Democratic Majority
Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 3 was elected Speaker of the House. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts — or worked to stop her. Pelosi was elected Jan. 3 as House speaker, the only woman who has held the office and now one of few elected officials who will be returning to it.
January 3, 2019
Government, Business, Safety
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
CVSA Complains of Too Many FMCSA Regulatory Exemptions
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Federal trucking regulators are exempting too many motor carriers from electronic logging device requirements and other regulations, creating “confusion and inconsistency in enforcement,” according to the organization representing roadside commercial vehicle inspectors.
January 3, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
China Said to Be Back for US Soy as Trade Talks Scheduled
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
China is back in the market for U.S. soybeans after taking a holiday break as Washington and Beijing plan more trade discussions.
January 3, 2019
Government, Business
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Firms Hired Most Workers Since Early 2017, ADP Research Says
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Companies added the most workers in almost two years to U.S. payrolls in December, exceeding forecasts and signaling that the job market was solid as 2018 came to an end.
January 3, 2019
Government, Business
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Economists See No Repeat for Strong 2018 Job Gains
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
The final report for 2018 is forecast to show employers added 180,000 jobs in December to cap a 2.45 million annual increase, the most since 2015 — but the monthly estimate is the lowest median projection since last January.
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