Category: News
White House Hasn’t Ruled Out Democrat-Only Infrastructure Plan
White House Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond left open the possibility that the Biden administration could seek passage of an infrastructure plan with only Democratic votes after the president drew criticism for a $1.9 trillion virus relief package that’…
Giant Oil Tankers Are Losing Almost $7,000 a Day Amid OPEC Cuts
Times are getting tougher by the day for oil tanker owners.
Senate Panel to Examine Climate Change Concerns
The committee in the U.S. Senate with jurisdiction over the country’s highway policy is scheduled to hear from stakeholders about efforts to respond to climate change concerns.
Trucking Groups Ask to Make Truck Stops Vaccination Sites
A coalition of trucking groups has issued a letter urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to designate truck stops and travel plazas as COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Uber Freight Expands Procurement Options With Market Access
Uber Freight has launched a new procurement channel that enables shippers to source capacity directly over its freight marketplace.
Port Officials, Retailers See Congestion Lasting for Months
Long delays at the nation’s ports are causing companies to rethink their long-term strategies about where their products are manufactured and how to get them to customers.
Mack Lightens Suspension, Adds Active Steering on Certain Models
Mack Trucks announced improved weight savings on its mRide suspension and the availability of its active steering system on certain models during the virtual 2021 Work Truck Show.
Tesla Roars Toward Biggest Gain in Over a Year
Investors rushed back into Tesla Inc. shares on March 9, putting a screeching halt to a five-day slump, and pushing the stock to its biggest gain in more than a year.
Biden Faces Tougher Obstacles for Broad Relief Bill Sequel
President Joe Biden’s soon-to-be-unveiled longer-term economic stimulus package is set for far tougher obstacles in Congress than the pandemic-relief bill that’s on the verge of squeaking through without a single Republican’s backing.