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Gantry cranes stand above the APM shipping terminal at the Port of Los Angeles. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News)
US Trade Gap Widened to Second Biggest on Record in November
Gantry cranes stand above the APM shipping terminal at the Port of Los Angeles. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News)
The U.S. trade deficit widened to the second largest on record in November as merchandise imports reached a more than one-year high in the midst of the holiday shopping season, causing the shortfall in goods to climb to the highest yet.
January 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel
BayoTech Receives More Equity Investment
BayoTech Inc., a developer of on-site hydrogen production systems, announced it received an equity investment of up to $157 million.
January 7, 2021TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
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A person holds a "New Year New Senate" sign during a "Get Out the Vote" event in Georgia on Jan. 3. (Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg News)
Democrats’ Senate Sweep in Georgia Signals Boost to Economy
A person holds a "New Year New Senate" sign during a "Get Out the Vote" event in Georgia on Jan. 3. (Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg News)
Chances of another federal stimulus package got a boost as Democrats swept this week’s Senate runoff elections in Georgia, offering the prospect of more support for people and businesses hammered by the pandemic.
January 6, 2021
Government, Business
Carper (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Sen. Tom Carper Urges Colleagues to Confirm Pete Buttigieg
Carper (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
The top Democrat on the committee on highway policy in the U.S. Senate is urging his colleagues to promptly confirm Pete Buttigieg as the country’s next transportation secretary.
January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous
The Port of Virginia received $2.1 million to assist in efforts to make the terminal “autonomous truck ready,” according to FHWA’s announcement. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia
The Port of Virginia received $2.1 million to assist in efforts to make the terminal “autonomous truck ready,” according to FHWA’s announcement. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.
January 6, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics
JZ Expedited Logistics is a subsidiary of The JZ Expedited Cos. (JZ Expedited Logistics via YouTube)
The JZ Expedited Cos. Eyes Expansion of Site in Jacksonville
JZ Expedited Logistics is a subsidiary of The JZ Expedited Cos. (JZ Expedited Logistics via YouTube)
The JZ Expedited Cos. announced it secured a first right of refusal to develop an additional 45-acre parcel as it seeks to expand its inland marine terminal business model in Jacksonville, Fla.
January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Breaking News
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
The U.S. Department of Labor on Jan. 6 issued a final rule revising its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act that it said will “promote certainty for stakeholders, reduce litigation and encourage innovation in the economy.”
January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel
A row of unsold 2020 pickup trucks sits at a Ram dealership in Colorado in December 2020. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
For First Time in Five Years, US Gas Mileage Down, Emissions Up
A row of unsold 2020 pickup trucks sits at a Ram dealership in Colorado in December 2020. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.
January 6, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 50
Amware
Amware CEO Outlines Moulton Logistics Acquisition
Amware
Amware Fulfillment CEO Harry Drajpuch detailed Jan. 5 how the recent acquisition of Moulton Logistics helps bolster ongoing growth strategies.
January 6, 2021