Congress
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Technology
Legislators, industry leaders agree collaboration key to driverless vehicle adoption
Representatives from both sides of the aisle and company executives convened in a webinar hosted by the Consumer Technology Association.
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Regulation
Truck parking crisis recognized on the Hill
It should come as no surprise to anyone in the trucking industry that the lack of adequate truck parking has reached crisis levels. That is…
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Air Cargo
Airlines, pilots plead for more federal aid to retain workers
The airline industry took a massive punch from the pandemic last year, but most carriers have stayed on their feet. Airlines and their employees say…
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Maritime
‘Blue wave’ stimulus could spur import surge on top of surge
A Biden administration teamed with a Democratic Congress should lead to even more stimulus, a recipe for even more container imports.
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Truckload Indexes
Going into 2021 on a high note
Congress has repeatedly been criticized for taking too many vacations and leaving work unfinished, with the American public often left wondering what their elected officials…
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News
Unpacking political action committees: Why are transportation PACs important?
Transportation PACs offer a way for trade associations — and the smaller companies they represent — to have a political voice, proponents say.
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Air Cargo
Atlas Air refuses to repay US bailout funds
Atlas Air says it faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, making it eligible for emergency airline aid from Congress despite a massive growth in business.
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Infrastructure
Sprint to the finish line before the 2020 elections
The country is slowly emerging from its summer vacation, and this is particularly true for lawmakers and policymakers in Washington, DC. While COVID-19 remains front…
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American Shipper
Port of LA leader calls for industrywide digital transformation (with video)
Gene Seroka says the “disruption and breakdown of the global medical supply chain” during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for change in the maritime…
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Truckload Indexes
Portions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act invalidated, expanding eligibility
A federal court in New York has invalidated portions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, potentially expanding eligibility for the program. But, this ruling…
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