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BayoTech Receives More Equity Investment

BayoTech Inc., a developer of on-site hydrogen production systems, announced it received an equity investment of up to $157 million.

January 7, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Democrats’ Senate Sweep in Georgia Signals Boost to Economy

Chances of another federal stimulus package got a boost as Democrats swept this week’s Senate runoff elections in Georgia, offering the prospect of more support for people and businesses hammered by the pandemic.

January 6, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Sen. Tom Carper Urges Colleagues to Confirm Pete Buttigieg

The top Democrat on the committee on highway policy in the U.S. Senate is urging his colleagues to promptly confirm Pete Buttigieg as the country’s next transportation secretary.

January 6, 2021
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FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.

January 6, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

The JZ Expedited Cos. Eyes Expansion of Site in Jacksonville

The JZ Expedited Cos. announced it secured a first right of refusal to develop an additional 45-acre parcel as it seeks to expand its inland marine terminal business model in Jacksonville, Fla.

January 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessBreaking News

Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status

The U.S. Department of Labor on Jan. 6 issued a final rule revising its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act that it said will “promote certainty for stakeholders, reduce litigation and encourage innovation in the economy.”

January 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

For First Time in Five Years, US Gas Mileage Down, Emissions Up

A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.

January 6, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Amware CEO Outlines Moulton Logistics Acquisition

Amware Fulfillment CEO Harry Drajpuch detailed Jan. 5 how the recent acquisition of Moulton Logistics helps bolster ongoing growth strategies.

January 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

US Imports No Saudi Crude Oil for First Time in 35 Years

The U.S. didn’t import any Saudi crude the week of Dec. 28 for the first time in 35 years, a reversal from just months ago when the Kingdom threatened to upend the American energy industry by unleashing a tsunami of exports into a market decimated by the pandemic.

January 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Maine Lawmakers Petition FMCSA Regarding Lobster Transport

In an effort to ease the commercial transport of lobster, a group of Maine lawmakers submitted a request to federal government officials asking to clarify the definition of “livestock” in a recently issued interim final rule.

January 6, 2021

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