The Department of Transportation’s most recent Significant Rulemaking Report has been updated to reflect July 31 as the projected publication date for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding HOS changes.
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Musk Seeking Tesla Deliveries Record Could Be a Double-Edged Sword
Analysts’ fear is that even if Tesla does show marked improvement in deliveries this quarter, Musk will achieve this at the expense of profitability. And with a shrinking U.S. tax credit posing a threat to demand in the second half of the year, Tesla’s efforts to hand over more Model 3s overseas could further compromise earnings because of relatively higher shipping expenses.
FRA Awards Grant to Georgia Central Railway
Dublin, Ga., has earned $8 million in grants for improvements to its rail infrastructure. A $4 million grant from the Federal Railroad Association was given to the city through its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, which…
Coalitions Ramp Up Calls on Social Media for Highway Trust Fund Fix
Congressional transportation leaders are the focus of a new social media campaign designed to draw attention to infrastructure funding priorities nationwide.
Factory Gauge Drops Less Than Forecast, but Orders Stall
A gauge of U.S. factory activity fell in June by less than forecast as output and jobs improved though new orders stalled, highlighting the repercussions of trade uncertainty and slower growth abroad.
Global Manufacturing Slump Puts Reality Check on Trade Truce
Global manufacturing took another knock at the end of the second quarter, signaling a worsening economic growth outlook as U.S.-China trade tensions continue to simmer.
Brookfield Buys Rail Operator Genesee for $8.4 Billion
An affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. agreed to buy railroad company Genesee & Wyoming Inc. for about $6.3 billion, expanding its global portfolio of rail companies with a 120-line network spanning North America, Europe and Australia.
Traton: Volkswagen’s truck unit opens flat in trading debut
VW could use Traton’s IPO proceeds to expand the division’s footprint in North America — the truck industry’s largest profit pool — where the carmaker holds a stake in Navistar.
What’s happening in the commodity market?
How is the world economy affecting trucking industry needs such as tires, lubricants and maintenance?
Amp Americas sells ampCNG unit to American Natural Gas
Amp Americas recently closed the $41 million sale of its 20 ampCNG fueling stations to American Natural Gas (ANG).
Amp Americas, a pioneer in the renewable transportation fuel industry, plans to continue owning and operating its Indiana biogas opera