Nationwide Transport, a $5.2 million trucking startup, staged its grand opening in La Grange, Mo., in a facility located along the Mississippi River banks on the state’s northeastern border opposite Illinois.
August 5, 2024Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Silicon Valley Subway Project Nabs $5.1B for Bay Area Link
The long-awaited subway project linking California’s Silicon Valley to parts of the San Francisco Bay Area is set to receive $5.1 billion in federal funding.
August 2, 2024British Columbia Investing in Hydrogen Hub on Highway 16
Canada’s British Columbia will grant $108,000 to develop a regional hydrogen hub to support business development along its western Highway 16 freight corridor from central Prince George to the Pacific Coast.
August 2, 2024OPEC Kept Oil Output Steady in July
OPEC kept oil production broadly steady in July while it cautiously monitors the impact of its latest cutbacks on global markets.
August 2, 2024US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations
Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.
August 2, 2024NTSB Wants to Replace Weak Railroad Tank Cars
The fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve the flawed tank cars that the NTSB has been trying to get off the tracks for decades.
August 2, 2024Chevron to Quit California for Texas After Warning on Rules
Chevron Corp. is relocating headquarters to Houston from California after repeatedly warning that the Golden State’s regulatory regime was making it a tough place to do business.
August 2, 2024US Employers Added Just 114,000 Jobs in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added an unexpectedly weak 114,000 jobs.
August 2, 2024Port Houston Gets USDA OK to Directly Handle Cold Treatment Cargo
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted authority to Port Houston to handle cold treatment cargo, creating an opportunity for drayage companies in the region.
August 1, 2024Liebherr to Build $176M Distribution Center in Mississippi
A top Swiss manufacturer of construction equipment has inked a $176 million deal with Mississippi state officials to build a massive distribution and logistics center to provide spare parts in North and South America.
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