Trump administration
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Grading Trump’s China trade deal: F
Donald Trump claimed his trade war got the Chinese to bend to U.S. will. But the “historic” trade deal he negotiated didn’t turn out so…
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Lyft, Uber execs strike balance in reaction to withdrawal of gig worker rule
While some organizations blasted the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw a rule on employee classification, executives from Lyft and Uber have struck measured tones.
Read More » - Trucking Regulation
California court dismisses XPO meal/rest break complaint
FMCSA hours-of-service exemption weighs heavily in a court decision rejecting wage claims against XPO Logistics.
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Labor to DOT: Scrap Trump administration’s automated vehicles plan
Labor groups tell DOT that automated vehicle policy should not be based on industry self-regulation.
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ATA sees independent contractor battle moving to national platform
Spear says the ATA is spending $2 million to litigate Rhode Island truck tolling.
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USPS limps away from FY 2020
Package revenue surpasses first-class mail revenue for first full-year period in history.
Read More » - Infrastructure
DOT reimburses South Carolina for costs associated with deadly I-26 crash
$4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.
Read More » - American Shipper
SCPA using BUILD monies to pave way for Walmart distribution center
Retail giant will be the first tenant in the port-owned Ridgeville Commerce Park.
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The Daily Dash: Fundraising, robots and who rules the freight world?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, an autonomous trucking startup is in search of funding, robots are taking over warehouses, and trucking still rules…
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US DOT claims $90 billion saved under Trump
Agency estimates $4 billion in cost savings from hours-of-service changes.
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