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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Names Liane Randolph for CARB Chair

Gov. Gavin Newsom has named one of California’s utility-company regulators to lead the state agency that fights air pollution and climate change.

December 10, 2020
Business

Managing Your Fleet’s CSA Scores Through the Pandemic and Beyond

COVID-19, civil unrest and a divisive election all made 2020 a challenging year. These events affected traffic patterns and enforcement activity, having serious consequences for the unprepared. With carrier CSA scores on the line, learn how these trends may affect your scores.

December 10, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Trucking Takes Initial Steps Toward a Zero-Emission Future

Recent advances in electric-­vehicle technology and the broader movement to reduce carbon emissions are creating market conditions that are increasingly favorable for electrification.

December 10, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

White House Weighs Reopening Travel With Europe Despite Spike

The White House has held multiple discussions on reopening travel to the U.S. from the U.K. and other European countries and Brazil, even amid a surge in coronavirus cases, according to people familiar with the matter.

December 10, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Mullen Group Adapts 2021 Business Plan to COVID Expectations

Mullen Group is pursuing a business plan for next year that covers several key goals and budgets based on the coronavirus remaining an issue, the company detailed Dec. 9.

December 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

US Trucking, Logistics Sectors Ready to Mobilize for Vaccine Distribution

For the trucking and logistics industry, the challenges of COVID-19 vaccine distribution are just beginning. Hundreds of millions of doses will need to be shipped around the world and in the United States, and the process is just now getting underway.

December 10, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Warehouses Lure More Cash Than Offices in Pandemic-Fueled Flip

Warehouses are the hottest corner of commercial real estate — maybe too hot.

December 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

US Experts Convene to Decide on Go-Ahead for Pfizer Vaccine

A U.S. government advisory panel convened Dec. 10 to decide whether to endorse mass use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to help conquer the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.

December 10, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Jobless Claims Jump More Than Forecast Amid New Shutdowns

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits surged last week, topping estimates with the highest level since September, suggesting that widening business shutdowns to curb the pandemic are spurring fresh job losses.

December 10, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Report Covers Critical Issues for State Leaders Ahead of Vaccine Distribution

Governors should assess their capacity for transportation and address logistical issues as early as possible as they brace for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, according to the National Governors Association.

December 10, 2020

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