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Congress Faces Funding Deadline as White House Touts Infrastructure

A Dec. 3 funding deadline for most of the federal government awaits members of Congress returning to Washington this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Biden Meets With CEOs of Walmart, CVS on Holiday Supply Chain

President Joe Biden said his administration has made strides toward relieving U.S. supply-chain disruptions, as he met Nov. 29 with the leaders of major retailers including Walmart Inc. who assured him they have ample inventories for the holiday season.

Using Social Media to Connect With Drivers, Customers

Trucking companies are using social media to connect with drivers, build their brands and recruit and retain workers. And they’re having success.

Teamwork Brings US Capitol Christmas Tree Cheer

WASHINGTON — A truckload of holiday cheer has appeared at the U.S. Capitol Building with the arrival of an 84-foot white fir, made possible by committed industry partnerships.

Commerce Head Gina Raimondo to Urge Boost in Chip Output

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Nov. 29 will make the case for more domestic production of semiconductors in a pitch aimed at the administration’s goal to have 50% of U.S. vehicles be electric by the end of the decade.

UPS, FedEx Swap Places Atop Global Freight Carriers List

Although it remains unclear when the flow of international freight will return to normalcy, the companies on the Transport Topics 2021 Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list are doing their part to ensure that cargo continues to move via ship, truck, train and aircraft.

Diesel Dips 0.4¢ to $3.720 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel dipped four-tenths of a cent to $3.720 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 29.

Amazon Takes Steps to Solve Supply Chain Problems

For Amazon, which burnished its reputation serving as a lifeline during the COVID-19 outbreak, the holiday season is an opportunity to extend its advantage over rivals.

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US Capitol Christmas Tree Journey 2021

Photos: The 2021 Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey in California on Oct. 23, in the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. It was driven cross-country by the official designated tour carrier, System Transport, a division of Trans-System Inc. and arrived in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 19.

TT Newsmakers

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello will discuss the challenges of the past year and his perspective on the opportunities to come in 2022. Save your seat for the Dec. 9 program.

Top 100/ Top 50

2021 Top 50 Global Freight

Key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight carriers.
2021 Top 100 Private

Beverage and food service fleets dominate the top spots in this comprehensive rundown of private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors.
2021 Top 100 For-Hire

Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.
2021 Top 50 Logistics

A unique ranking of the third-party logistics companies in North America includes listings of the largest freight brokerage firms, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers.

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Buttigieg, Landrieu Lead White House Infrastructure Task Force

President Joe Biden has created a Cabinet-level task force that will set priorities and oversee implementation of the comprehensive $1 trillion infrastructure bill that he signed into law on Nov. 15.

BYD Deploys New Jersey's First Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks

Electric truck maker BYD Motors announced it will deliver five of its battery-electric refuse trucks to New Jersey, in what it said was the first such deployment in that state.