Coronavirus
Dow Has Best Day Since 1933 as Congress Nears Deal
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal March 24 to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.
As Great Lakes Shipping Starts, Extra Precautions for COVID-19 Are Taken
The season’s first load of iron ore left the Duluth harbor before dawn March 22, carrying with it some extra cargo — caution over the spread of coronavirus.
Experts Offer Best Practices for Coronavirus Response
Transportation and emergency management professionals recently stressed the importance of organization and communication as agencies respond to the coronavirus.
Tesla Asked by N.Y. Assemblyman to Make Ventilators in State
A New York assemblyman has asked Elon Musk to make ventilators at Tesla Inc.’s state-subsidized solar factory, which may be unable to meet hiring goals because of a shutdown order.
$2.2 Trillion Stimulus Plan Aids Small Businesses, Families
The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan advanced by Congress will target aspects of the supply chain and commercial transportation networks that are struggling after the coronavirus pandemic crippled much of the country’s economy.
GM’s Draw-Down Preserves Dividend, Signals Edge Over Ford
General Motors Co. joined Ford Motor Co. in tapping its credit lines to stock up on cash, but the bigger automaker is signaling superiority over its Detroit rival by leaving its dividend intact for now.
FMCSA Grants Limited Exemptions for Expired CDLs, Medical Cards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 24 issued a formal notice that it will not take enforcement action for certain expired commercial driver licenses, learner permits and medical certifications through June 30.
Ford Helping GE Make Ventilators, 3M Manufacture Respirators
Ford Motor Co. is throwing its design and production prowess behind two other manufacturers’ efforts to build more ventilators and respirators for health care workers and first responders.
Paccar Suspends Worldwide Production
Paccar Inc. announced it will suspend truck and engine production at its factories worldwide from March 24 until April 6.
FAA Eyes Places to Park Planes
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to know how much room the St. Louis Regional Airport has to park planes.