28 Jan During Shutdown, NTSB Didn’t Send Investigators to Many Fatal Accidents The National Transportation Safety Board said that during the 35-day partial government shutdown it was unable to dispatch investigators to multiple instances of fatal accidents. Read more...
28 Jan US Confirms China Trade Talks to Begin The Trump administration confirmed it will hold two days of talks this week in Washington to discuss structural changes to China’s economy and Beijing’s pledge to buy more American goods. Read more...
28 Jan Oil Dips as China Slowdown Signals Demand Drop Crude skidded to its worst loss in a month as disappointing corporate profit forecasts stoked concern about the economy, bruising a market already anxious about booming American oil supplies. Read more...
28 Jan 2019 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule The road to the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships begins March 29-30 when Louisiana becomes the first state to hold its event. See the 2019 schedule. Read more...
28 Jan Express Delivery and Logistics Association Merges With CLDA The Express Delivery and Logistics Association, a trade group that represents air cargo and package delivery firms, has agreed to merge with the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association, according to a joint statement released Jan. 28. Read more...
28 Jan Infrastructure Missing in Talks Between Trump, Hill Leaders Talks between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders seem to be lacking one key ingredient: infrastructure. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
28 Jan Forever Stamp Price Increase to 55 Cents Takes Effect The cost of a Forever stamp jumped 10% this weekend — from 50 cents to 55 cents — as the U.S. Postal Service continues to struggle financially. Read more...
28 Jan Infrastructure Bill a Priority in 2019, Rep. Drew Ferguson Says ATLANTA — A major new infrastructure bill is doable in 2019, despite the lack of new federal revenue to fund it, said U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), speaking at the 28th annual meeting of SMC3 Jump Start on Jan. 28. Read more...
28 Jan Nissan Under Investigation by SEC Over Executive Pay The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Nissan Motor Co. accurately disclosed its executive pay in the United States, according to several people familiar with the matter, compounding the carmaker’s woes as it grapples with the aftermath of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrest. Read more...
28 Jan Transport Services Acquires Tra-Serv Equipment provider Transport Services Inc. acquired Tra-Serv, which offers sales, rental and leasing, parts and service throughout Ohio and the surrounding areas. Read more...