U.S. Congress
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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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Trucking Regulation
Feds delivering 1 million masks for truck drivers across U.S.
Supplies from FEMA follow calls by industry and lawmakers for more COVID-19 protection.
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Driver issues
Lawmakers call for ‘czar’ to help drivers secure personal protective equipment
Group says more coordination needed to address insufficient supply of masks, hand sanitizer.
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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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