Business
US Trade Gap Widened to Second Biggest on Record in November

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, 2021TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
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
Democrats’ Senate Sweep in Georgia Signals Boost to Economy

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, 2021Sen. Tom Carper Urges Colleagues to Confirm Pete Buttigieg
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, 2021FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.
January 6, 2021The JZ Expedited Cos. Eyes Expansion of Site in Jacksonville

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, 2021Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
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, 2021For First Time in Five Years, US Gas Mileage Down, Emissions Up

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, 2021Amware CEO Outlines Moulton Logistics Acquisition
Amware Fulfillment CEO Harry Drajpuch detailed Jan. 5 how the recent acquisition of Moulton Logistics helps bolster ongoing growth strategies.
January 6, 2021