DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted his way into trouble with another federal agency, this time the National Labor Relations Board.
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VW Seeks Damages From Former Execs for Diesel Scandal
BERLIN — Volkswagen is seeking damages from two former top executives for their role in the diesel emissions scandal that cost the German automaker billions of euros and a hefty dent in its reputation.
Truckstop.com Acquires Automated Onboarding Service RMIS
Truckstop.com has acquired the automated onboarding and monitoring provider Registry Monitoring Insurance Services, the load board operator announced March 22.
Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Virus Restrictions Ease
Consumer sentiment continued to improve in late March to a one-year high as more Americans got coronavirus vaccinations and business restrictions eased in many states.
NYC-N.J. Tunnel Plan Has ‘Sense of Urgency,’ Buttigieg Says
The Biden administration is prioritizing the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York City and New Jersey with urgency because of its “national significance” to the economy, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told lawmakers.
Blocked Suez Canal Compounds Stress to Supply Chains
Dislodging the container vessel blocking the Suez Canal will take until at least March 31, a longer effort than initially feared that will amplify the disruption to global supply chains for everything from oil to grains to cars.
Carriers Provide Resources to Help Drivers Get Vaccinated
Trucking companies are taking steps to help ensure their drivers, and support staff, can get the coronavirus vaccine in a bid to minimize workplace disruptions.
Secretary Buttigieg Promotes Transformative Infrastructure Plan
The Biden administration is ready to engage with Congress to improve the flow of freight and commuters by modernizing the country’s mobility networks, the nation’s top transportation official told a U.S. House panel March 25.
Senate Extends PPP Deadline by Two Months
WASHINGTON — The Senate on March 25 passed a bill to extend the deadline for business owners to apply for forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, giving applicants two more months to apply for federal aid. The vote was 92-7.
Infrastructure Plan Coming March 31, Biden Says
President Joe Biden said he will unveil his long-term economic rejuvenation plan March 31, promising a new “paradigm” for the middle class and a major ramp-up in investment and infrastructure spending that will strengthen the U.S. position against Chin…