U.S. Congress
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Supply Chains
An open letter to the Supply Chain Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives
Brian Aoaeh is a contributor of commentaries to FreightWaves. Last week he wrote Commentary: Supply Chain Caucus established in U.S. House of Representatives. That spurred…
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Air Cargo
Treasury employees’ union says more CBP officers needed
The National Treasury Employees Union tells House appropriators that Customs and Border Protection requires an additional 1,100 officers and staff to carry out its mission…
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Driver issues
Research panel debates funding sources for truck parking
Advocacy groups differ on effectiveness of public and private financing to meet high demand.
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Maritime
Connor to represent and promote a spectrum of ports
Chris Connor, the new president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities, is enthusiastic about advocating for the varied needs of its members.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Trump still not sure he’ll sign bipartisan deal as Congress races to pass it
A bipartisan deal on the table. Amazon and GM consider investing in electric pickup maker, Rivian. The volatility of spring markets. All this and more…
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Fuel
What a Green New Deal could mean for freight
Green New Deals are the rage in Washington, with benefits - and costs - for trucking.
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Equipment
Truck safety groups push Congress for speed limiter mandate
Speed limiter regulations sat idling under Bush and Obama, so truck safety groups now look to Congress - and Trump - to put it in…
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Fuel
Highway Trust Fund deficits continue to pile up
The Congressional Budget Office reveals latest stats on the diminishing Highway Trust Fund as Congress plans to consider new ways to pay for highway infrastructure.
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