Coronavirus
Commercial Vehicle Suppliers Find Ways to Support Medical Personnel
Sears Seating, Dana Inc. and Cummins Inc. — three of the oldest companies in the nation that typically supply the trucking industry — separately announced they are repurposing their efforts to create products and provide material for medical personnel battling the novel coronavirus.
Indiana DOT Will Temporarily Allow Food Trucks at Rest Areas
The Indiana Department of Transportation launched a temporary permit program to allow licensed food trucks to operate at highway rest areas in order to serve commercial motor vehicle drivers who are hauling supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mexico Strikes Deal With US, Paving Way for OPEC Output Cuts
Mexico says it has reached an agreement with the United States that will allow it to agree to a deal on production cuts with OPEC, Russia and other countries.
Wall Street Caps Best Week Since 1974 on Fed’s Latest Stunner
Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years on April 9 after the Federal Reserve launched its latest titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
Daimler Updates Repair Order Mobile App
Daimler Trucks North America launched April 2 the second generation of its app that helps dealers create a repair order.
Pandemic Offers a Unique Shot at US Infrastructure Reform
Back in early 2017, investing in companies involved in infrastructure projects seemed like a smart idea, given newly elected President Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for building roads, bridges and walls. That it was also a spot of rare bipartisan agreement only bolstered the argument.
Congress Weighs How to Govern From Afar
“Congress” literally means to gather together. But the coronavirus pandemic and election year politics are forcing lawmakers to consider ways of governing from afar, some for the first time in U.S. history.
Airlines Squeezed by Delays in $29 Billion US Rescue Funds
U.S. airlines’ desperate bid for $29 billion in government rescue cash is being frustrated by a lengthening process and demands that companies provide more detailed financial information, people familiar with the situation said.
April 9, 2020Experts Stress Partnerships as COVID-19 Disrupts Supply Chain
Transportation agencies and planners should rely on communication and partnerships as they respond to immediate needs and assess long-term effects associated with the coronavirus, according to an expert.
House Transportation Leaders Oppose Jones Act Waiver
The transportation policy leadership at the U.S. House of Representatives recently expressed opposition to waiving the Jones Act amid the coronavirus pandemic.