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US Corp and Product Exports (thousand metric tons)
NOTE: SBM: Soybean Meal; SBO: Soybean Oil
Source: USDA
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USDOT: Four railroads fully met PTC implementation deadline As of Dec. 31, four railroads had fully implemented positive train control (PTC) systems and all others mandated to adopt the technology had formally requested from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) a two-year deadline extension for their PTC plans, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Click here to Read More |
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DOT permanently suspends ELD requirement for livestock haulers The U.S. Department of Transportation has permanently suspended the requirement that livestock haulers use electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their trucks, according to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)'s Dec. 21 Capital Update. However, the government shutdown has stalled action by Congress to offer a permanent fix. Click here to Read More |
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Freight Growth to Slow in New Year After Smashing Records in 2018 Following a record year for freight demand and the highest tonnage in two decades, the trucking industry expects to see slower growth in 2019, a result of economic uncertainty. Click here to Read More |
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Senate confirms Fuchs, Oberman appointments to STB The U.S. Senate on January 2nd confirmed Patrick Fuchs and Martin Oberman as Surface Transportation Board (STB) commissioners. Click here to Read More |
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| The Soy Transportation Coalition is comprised of thirteen state soybean boards, the American Soybean Association, and the United Soybean Board.
The National Grain and Feed Association and the National Oilseed Processors Association serve as ex-officio members of the organization. |
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| Funded by the Soybean Checkoff |
