Coronavirus
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slides 3.8% in November
Truck tonnage in November declined a seasonally adjusted 3.8%, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year declines, American Trucking Associations said Dec. 22. However, the ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.7% in November after falling 5% in October when measured month-to-month.
Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Containerships
Container shipping, the backbone of the global trading system, is showing signs of fatigue as the pandemic descends into its darkest days.
Congress OKs COVID Relief, Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Dec. 21 that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
US Airlines Carry 1 Million Passengers for Third Straight Day
Americans are putting aside health risks and flying in increasing numbers during the Christmas holiday season.
Trucking Faces Transitional Year in 2021
Trucking is entering a year of change as the industry confronts a new phase of the coronavirus pandemic and adjusts to new practices.
CDC Panel Includes Transportation Workers on 'Essential' List for Vaccine Priority
A federal advisory panel recommends that the next round of coronavirus vaccines be given to teachers, first responders, correction officers and grocery store employees, along with people 75 and over. Truckers and other transportation workers would fall into a group behind that group.
Congress Gets Text of $900 Billion Relief Bill Hours Before Vote
The House released the text of a massive 5,593-page package of legislation that combines pandemic relief with a bill to fund government operations just hours before lawmakers were set to cast their votes on Dec. 21.
December 20, 2020Moderna Vaccine Distribution Begins Via FedEx, UPS
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Dec. 20, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
December 20, 2020Year in Review: COVID-19, Infrastructure, Regulations Dominate 2020
The memory of 2020 will be forever linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coca-Cola to Lay Off 2,200 Workers as it Pares Brands
The Coca-Cola Co. said Dec. 17 it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.