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Hertz Competing Reorganization Plans Hinge on Pending Details

The fate of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. depends on details still pending behind two formally submitted bids, it said in court papers.

March 30, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

Roadrunner Takes Major Steps in Transformation Plans

Roadrunner Freight took another step in its ongoing transformation with a March 25 announcement of a $50 million equity private placement and additions to its leadership team.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

Georgia Ports Authority OKs $205 Million for Savannah Expansion

The board of the Georgia Ports Authority voted March 29 to spend $205 million to expand the Savannah facility, adding to $100 million authorized several months ago.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Truck Parking Legislation Introduced in US House

A bill designed to facilitate access to parking around the country for commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Infrastructure Plan Could Include $3 Trillion in Tax Increases

President Joe Biden is aiming for summer passage of an infrastructure plan that is expected to cost more than $3 trillion, and the White House hopes to take a more deliberate and collaborative approach with the contentious Congress than it did on the COVID-19 rescue package, officials said.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Truckers Speak Out at CARB Workshop on Tough Smog Test Proposal

California environmental regulators gave motor carriers a look at a tweaked heavy-duty vehicle smog inspection and maintenance program proposal that will require motor carriers to “smog test” their fleets quarterly, rather than current requirements for an annual inspection.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Consumer Confidence Surges to One-Year High on Job Optimism

U.S. consumer confidence rose in March to a one-year high as Americans grew more upbeat about the economy and labor market, a sign that household spending may pick up more broadly in the coming months.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Baltimore Dredging, Expansion Seen as Boon to Economy

Port of Baltimore officials say with the vast jump in imported cargo and tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements, the sprawling facility on the Chesapeake Bay will see rapid growth the next several years.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Daimler’s Legal Risks Around Emissions Linger Ahead of Revamp

Daimler AG shares have soared since the pandemic forced the Mercedes-Benz maker to postpone its annual shareholders’ meeting around this time a year ago. Its chairman’s swan song still will hit some low notes.

March 30, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Volvo, Aurora Pair for Autonomous Trucking Service

Volvo Group will partner with Aurora Innovation Inc. to develop and commercialize autonomous Class 8 trucks in North America.

March 30, 2021

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