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Amazon Debuts ‘HQ2’ Complex in Virginia

ARLINGTON, Va. — Amazon unveiled its new headquarters complex in Virginia June 15, a pair of gleaming amenity-packed towers that leaders hope will persuade employees to return to the office.

June 15, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Labor Secretary Nominee Su Awaits Senate Vote Amid Pushback

Nearly two months after a committee approved Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s nomination to lead the department, Democratic leaders in the Senate have yet to schedule a floor vote.

June 15, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Intermodal Players Lead on ESG Scores

Trucking and logistics companies with a focus on intermodal operations have been leading on environmental, social and corporate governance scoring in the transportation space.

June 15, 2023
GovernmentSafety

CVSA Schedules Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26

Inspectors will focus on brake linings and pad violations at this summer’s Brake Safety Week, scheduled for Aug. 20-26.

June 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Cost, Chargers, Range Are Challenges for Electrification

Trucking stakeholders have warned the Environmental Protection Agency of obstacles to aggressive plans that government agencies have set for rollout of electric vehicle technology.

June 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsBreaking News

PMA, ILWU Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal

A tentative six-year agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association and the 22,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

June 15, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Fewer Truck Drivers Looking to Switch Carriers

The number of truck drivers looking to jump to a different carrier has been decreasing since last year, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters from pursuing them, according to a recent survey.

June 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Savannah Expansion Plans Moving Full Speed Ahead

SAVANNAH, Ga. — While cargo volume at ports elsewhere is down, officials at the Georgia Ports Authority and the Port of Savannah say now is the time to ramp up their $2 billion expansion plan.

June 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

$140 Million Ticketed for New Border Crossing at Otay Mesa

San Diego transportation officials celebrated June 13 the anticipated award of about $140 million in state funding to help complete the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry.

June 14, 2023

Florida Faces Blitz of New Civil Cases

Florida’s court system is struggling under a mountain of 280,122 new civil cases filed by trial attorneys a few days before Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law in March thwarting lawsuit abuse.

June 14, 2023

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