DOJ fires back at Chicago’s sanctuary city lawsuit

ELD makers frustrated with Congress, urge truckers not to wait until December deadline

OOIDA maintains strong opposition to mandate

Makers of electronic logs are frustrated with the uncertainty surrounding the mandate created by recent congressional actions, and are cautioning truckers against waiting until last moment to select a device.

They said costs for electronic logging devices (ELDs) have fallen sharply in recent years, and warned of a supply crunch for electronic components later this year.

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How Marriott plans to beat Airbnb in winning over Chinese travelers

Marriott (MAR), the world's biggest hotel chain, has a new plan for fending off competition from home-sharing behemoth Airbnb. It involves a newly announced partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (BABA). …They like to have local, authentic experiences that really allow them to understand where they're traveling,” said Marriott Global Chief Commercial Officer Stephanie Linnartz.


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