08 Jul Initial Jobless Claims Edge Up but Hold Near Pandemic Low Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance edged up last week, though remained near a pandemic low, as the labor market grinds its way toward a full recovery. Read more...
08 Jul PHMSA Seeks Ideas to Improve Safe Hazmat Transportation The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking ideas for leading-edge research and innovative techniques to advance the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Read more...
07 Jul TMC/FleetNet America Reports Spike in Unscheduled Roadside Repairs Fleets experienced an increase in unscheduled roadside maintenance from the end of 2020 through the first quarter of 2021, according to benchmarking data compiled by service data program developer FleetNet America and the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. Read more...
07 Jul US Projects Modest Oil Output Increase in 2021 Despite High Prices The U.S. sees limited domestic oil production growth through next year despite rising oil prices and rebounding demand. Read more...
07 Jul Women In Trucking VP Sparks Chosen for Wreaths Across America Board Debbie Sparks, vice president of the Women In Trucking Association, has been named to the board of directors for Wreaths Across America. Read more...
07 Jul Stellantis Nears Deal to Build Major EV Battery Plant in Italy Stellantis NV is leaning toward building its third European battery plant in Italy after Chairman John Elkann met with government officials in Rome earlier this week, according to people familiar with the discussion. Read more...
07 Jul Egypt Bids Adieu to Suez Canal Saga With Payoff, Party For a nation that provides safe passage for so many ships through its waters, Egypt offered up rather special treatment for the Ever Given. Read more...
07 Jul US Job Openings Rise to Record, Underscore Hiring Difficulties U.S. job openings rose to a fresh record high in May, underscoring persistent hiring difficulties and reflecting more vacancies in the health care, education and hospitality industries. Read more...
07 Jul Ryder Seeks $3.7 Million Default Judgment Against Chanje Ryder Truck Rental Inc. asked a federal judge to issue a $3.7 million default judgment in its civil lawsuit against a Chinese-backed truck maker that allegedly failed to make good on promises to deliver 100 Class 5 electric vehicles to Ryder in 2017. Read more...
07 Jul In Hunt for Infrastructure Deal, Every Democrat Has Leverage WASHINGTON — In a crucial moment for Democrats, party leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy their rival moderate and progressive wings on legislation to finance President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar agenda of bolstering the economy and helping families. Read more...