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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Federal Highway Administration supports US road system
The Federal Highway Administration's predecessors go back to before cars and trucks... read a profile of its history.
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Regulatory Agencies
Biden to investigate transportation supply/demand ‘mismatches’
A new supply chain task force emerges from the Biden administration’s 100-day review.
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Rail
USDA shares forecasts for grain and farm exports
he U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting lower export volumes for corn, wheat and soybeans for the 2021-2022 crop year. The agency also expects record…
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American Shipper
Ag industry’s letter to Buttigieg urges immediate action on export problem
Ag letter is the latest in a series of urgent pleas to stop the denial of trade and increased demurrage costs.
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Rail
USDA: More wheat to go west this spring
Changes in export volumes for certain types of wheat may be reflected in changes in freight flows, according to reports from the U.S. Department of…
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Trucking Regulation
Blockchain could soon protect drivers hauling hemp
USDA rule under review at OMB expected to help prevent unlawful arrests and cargo seizures
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News
FMCSA clears up work rules for ag and livestock haulers
Drivers who begin using exemptions as a result of the clarifications could see cost savings.
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American Shipper
When pigs fly
More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock…
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Driver issues
Hemp growers urge FMCSA to issue hauling guidelines
Gap in current regulations leaves truck drivers vulnerable
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Rail
Competing countries, strong dollar influence US grain exports
Other factors beyond the coronavirus pandemic are weighing on U.S. rail volumes for grain.
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