U.S. Congress
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Fix U.S. bridges! (Part 2)
FreightWaves Classics explores several of the worst bridge collapses in modern U.S. history.
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Nation’s lighthouses “protect our coasts and guide our sailors”
National Lighthouse Day is Saturday, August 7, 2021. Read about U.S. lighthouses and their importance to maritime shipping.
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News
Truck brokers want Congress to call out illegal dispatching
Independent truck dispatchers are pushing back on potential regulatory changes that could restrict their services.
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News
Ports press Congress, Biden for emergency funds
A maritime coalition wants Congress to fund a new maritime relief program as part of the next COVID-19 relief bill.
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Infrastructure
Can Joe Biden get infrastructure done in 2021?
A Democratic “trifecta” in Washington could finally push a long-term infrastructure past the finish line.
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Business
Business groups condemn Trump-led insurrection, election fraud claims
Business groups stand on the side of democracy versus Trump.
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Technology
House lawmakers approve safety standards for ride-hailing companies
Law outlines penalties of up to $20,000 per day for noncompliance.
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News
How a $1.25 million insurance liability hike may affect owner-operators
Annual insurance rates could surge 150% or more
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Driver issues
Brokers push back against Trump’s price-gouging claims
President’s options limited without sufficient evidence, according to former DOJ antitrust chief.
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American Shipper
FMC urges Congress to aid distressed US box terminals
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission asks lawmakers to consider “financial bridge” to help container terminals make their lease payments.
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