President Joe Biden issued his first full budget proposal May 28, detailing his ambitions to dramatically expand the size and scope of the federal government with more than $6 trillion in spending over the coming fiscal year.
May 28, 2021Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
DAT Selects FourKites to Provide Freight Transparency, Visibility
DAT Freight & Analytics and FourKites formed a strategic partnership intended to bring real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility to the DAT network, the companies announced May 26.
May 28, 2021Whiting Systems Offers Cordless Disinfectant Mister
Whiting Systems Inc. announced a new cordless disinfectant mister.
May 28, 2021Transflo Launches Subscription-Based Service
Transflo, a provider of a mobile and cloud-based platform, announced a subscription-based software as a service (SaaS) model for its multichannel document capture and workflow suite, a means intended to help fleets with predictable monthly pricing and an improved driver experience.
May 28, 2021Kansas Leaders Issue Funds for 30 Projects Through Cost Share Program
Kansas officials announced May 26 that $42 million has been invested for transportation projects through the Cost Share Program.
May 28, 2021Transervice Logistics Taps Gregg Nierenberg to Lead Company
Transervice Logistics Inc. appointed Gregg Nierenberg CEO and president after the retirement of company President Dennis Schneider and Executive Vice President Joseph Evangelist.
May 28, 2021Kenworth Introduces 52-Inch Flat Roof Sleeper
Kenworth Truck Co. announced a 52-inch flat roof sleeper intended for Class 8 crane, pump, car hauler and other applications that may require a low roof.
May 28, 2021Upgrades Available for Detroit DD13 Engine
Detroit, a unit of Daimler Truck North America, announced its Detroit DD13 engine is now available with new features and power ratings focused on efficiency, robustness and thermal management, as well as with standard connected-vehicle services.
May 28, 2021FHWA Issues $5.6 Million to States for Innovation Projects
FHWA announced May 26 that $5.6 million had been distributed in Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration program grants.
May 28, 2021Hudson River Rail Tunnel Gets Environmental OK
Amtrak’s proposed $11.6 billion passenger rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey received long-delayed environmental clearance from U.S. officials, the project’s biggest step forward in years. The decision is crucial to start the next phase of work and secure billions of federal dollars for what’s considered one of the most vital U.S. infrastructure needs.
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