WASHINGTON — The Senate on March 25 passed a bill to extend the deadline for business owners to apply for forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, giving applicants two more months to apply for federal aid. The vote was 92-7.
March 25, 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.
Secretary Buttigieg Promotes Transformative Infrastructure Plan
The Biden administration is ready to engage with Congress to improve the flow of freight and commuters by modernizing the country’s mobility networks, the nation’s top transportation official told a U.S. House panel March 25.
March 25, 2021Infrastructure Plan Coming March 31, Biden Says
President Joe Biden said he will unveil his long-term economic rejuvenation plan March 31, promising a new “paradigm” for the middle class and a major ramp-up in investment and infrastructure spending that will strengthen the U.S. position against China.
March 25, 2021Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 11 Contract Awards
The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for 11 infrastructure projects throughout the state.
March 25, 2021Wisconsin DOT Issues Grant to Support Business Expansions in Fitchburg
Wisconsin officials recently announced a $1 million grant has been awarded to support a road construction project in Fitchburg, which is located six miles south of Madison.
March 25, 2021Oil Lobby Backs Carbon Fee as Substitute for Regulation
The American Petroleum Institute board voted March 25 to endorse putting a tax or other price on carbon dioxide emissions, a shift for the oil industry that could influence the Biden administration’s plans for a governmentwide assault on global warming.
March 25, 2021Supply Chain Transformation for a Post-Pandemic World
Our live webinar, Supply Chain Transformation for a Post-Pandemic World, features expert insight from industry leaders. Join us as we discuss relevant topics, from the impact of the pandemic to the future of the industry, and get tips that will help you succeed in the dynamic world of logistics & distribution.
March 25, 2021Mack Announces Incentives Available for Electric Refuse Truck
Mack Trucks announced the Mack LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the United States and Canada.
March 25, 2021More Trucking Companies Leverage Pay to Attract Drivers
Trucking companies are continuing to boost compensation packages as the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing driver shortage intensify the challenges of keeping seats filled behind the wheel.
March 25, 2021Canada’s Carbon Tax Upheld by Top Court, Cementing Green Agenda
Canada’s efforts to combat climate change scored a major victory after the country’s top court ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national carbon tax is constitutional
March 25, 2021