TIGER Grants Address Freight Movement, Bridge Rehabilitation
Projects that will address truck movement are included in the most recent round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.
March 13, 2018Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Nebraska TIGER Grant Will Ease Truck Traffic in Lincoln Area
Nebraska’s Lincoln South Beltway project, partially supported through a recent round of federal grants, is projected to ease traffic by diverting trucks around the city rather than through it.
March 13, 2018BNSF Plans $90 Million Rail Improvements in Minnesota
BNSF Railway Co. said March 9 it will invest about $90 million this year to maintain its freight rail network in Minnesota.
March 13, 2018Port Association Calls for More TIGER Grants
Seaport-related projects should receive more attention from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program, according to the leader of the American Association of Port Authorities.
March 13, 2018Amazon Is on Track to Be a $1 Trillion Company by 2022, Jefferies Says
The world’s largest online retailer could grow almost a third bigger in the next four years.
March 13, 2018Hornady Launches Minimum Pay Plan for Drivers
Hornady Transportation this month began a driver compensation program designed to give drivers a guaranteed weekly gross minimum pay.
March 12, 2018Trump Optimistic on NAFTA After Canada, Mexico Dodge Metals Tariffs
Trump followed through with imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, while excluding Canada and Mexico.
March 9, 2018BNSF Combining Technology, Human Expertise to Improve Operations
At Burlington Northern Santa Fe, it’s the combination of people and technology that’s making the railway safer and more efficient.
March 9, 2018Ryan Says Congress to Break Up Trump’s Infrastructure Proposals
House Republicans will break President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan into multiple pieces of legislation as a way to make progress this year, House Speaker Paul Ryan said.
March 9, 2018Fulfillment Centers Promise Special Delivery for E-Commerce Subscriptions
E-commerce keeps growing as consumers enjoy the convenience of shopping online and receiving packages at their door. One segment driving that growth is subscription-based online merchants marketing consumer goods ranging from household items to specialized products.
March 8, 2018