Coronavirus
IMF Downgrades Outlook for Global Economy in Face of Virus
The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.
Discount Airline Group Presses for Extension of US Assistance
Smaller U.S. airlines are likely to need more government aid amid an uncertain travel recovery, according to a trade group that represents discounters such as Spirit Airlines Inc., Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Travel Co.
Small Businesses Mull Job Cuts After Aid Runs Out
At least 1 in 10 small businesses in the U.S. are expecting to lay off workers once their fiscal relief funds run out, according to a new survey.
Electric Car Charging Stations Are Finally About to Take Off
It may be the coronavirus pandemic that finally breaks the stalemate.
Oil Hovers Near $40 With Investors Weighing Virus Against Demand
Oil hovered near $40 a barrel in New York as investors weighed a resurgence in the coronavirus against signs of rebounding demand.
Drivers for U.S. Xpress Discuss Life on the Road During Coronavirus Pandemic
Truck drivers and those they encounter daily have worked together and remained positive while navigating the challenges inherent in doing their jobs in the COVID-19 era, several drivers recently said.
Sanitation, Social Distancing Become New Normal in Trucking
Fleets have established heightened cleaning procedures and have implemented social distancing measures at loading docks to help protect drivers from COVID-19 as they deliver essential goods.
Pandemic Puts Added Strain on Drivers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, professional drivers have found themselves more isolated that usual as companies limited in-person interaction to prevent the virus from spreading.
Trucking Rises to Meet Unprecedented Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains and caused severe business challenges for many fleets, but it also will be remembered as a time when the trucking industry’s essential role within our society has never been clearer.
Detroit Carmakers to Resume Pre-COVID Output to Meet Demand
Detroit’s automakers are gearing up for full production as they race to make up for lost output and meet stronger-than-expected demand.