Coronavirus
Carmakers Headed for 50% Sales Dive Can Breathe Easier
Automakers are headed for a less drastic U.S. sales collapse than feared, according to market researchers.
Tyson Foods Idles Largest Pork Plant After Iowa Outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations April 22 at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Stocks Claw Higher Worldwide; Oil Prices See Some Recovery
Stocks around the world are clawing higher on April 22, and the S&P 500 climbed toward its first gain of what’s been a dismal week.
Direct Connect Logistix to Bolster Sales Force
Despite the coronavirus, salespeople experienced in arranging freight shipments remain in demand, as was made clear at one logistics company looking to add employees using virtual methods.
Food Rationing Confronts Shoppers Once Spoiled With Choice
Spoiled for choice before the pandemic, North American shoppers are finding they can’t get everything they want as grocery stores ration in-demand items to safeguard supplies.
As Residents Stay Home, State DOT Work Presses On
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many state transportation construction programs are progressing on schedule and, in some cases, have exceeded timeline expectations.
Trucking to Play Critical Role in Restarting Economy, ATA’s Chris Spear Says
The trucking industry will play a critical role in the development and implementation of plans to restart the country’s struggling economy, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.
Senate Approves $484 Billion in Additional Coronavirus Aid
The Senate approved a new $484 billion pandemic relief plan with funds for a tapped-out small business aid program, and aid for coronavirus testing and overwhelmed hospitals. A House vote is expected as soon as April 23.
April 21, 2020Trucking Adjusts in Cities Hit Hardest by the Coronavirus
Fleet operations have had to be nimble to navigate amid disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus, particularly in hard-hit cities such as New York, San Francisco, New Orleans and Detroit.
Freight Groups Push for Inclusion in ‘Heroes Fund’
Two groups integral to the distribution of fuel in the country called on Congress to include them in a proposal that would provide essential personnel $25,000 in compensation during the pandemic.