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GovernmentBusiness

Biden $6 Trillion Federal Budget Fueled by Higher Taxes

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, 2021
BusinessTechnology

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, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafety

Whiting Systems Offers Cordless Disinfectant Mister

Whiting Systems Inc. announced a new cordless disinfectant mister.

May 28, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Transflo 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, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Kansas 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, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Transervice 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, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth 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, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Upgrades 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, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

FHWA 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, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Hudson 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.

May 28, 2021