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Maryland Governor Commits to Labor, Infrastructure Projects

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Nov. 13 announced Baltimore’s commitment to its designation as a Workforce Hub through investments in career and technical education and training for local workers.

Hannah Gaskill | Baltimore Sun
November 14, 2023
Government, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Several States Ask DOT for Rail Emergency Transparency Rule

Attorneys General from 13 states signed a letter to the DOT supporting a proposal to require railroads to make information about hazardous materials on trains available to emergency responders.

Ann Rejrat | LNP, Lancaster, Pa.
November 7, 2023
Government, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Port of Long Beach Gets DOT Grant for Rail Facility Project

The Port of Long Beach will improve and expand several roadways within its Pier B railyard, officials announced on Nov. 3, with a $52.6 million grant from the Department of Transportation.

Kristy Hutchings | Press-Telegram, Long Beach, Calif.
November 6, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Use Unspent Funds on Truck Parking, Governors Are Asked

WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations and other industry stakeholders have asked the governors of each state to use some of their extra federal funds to expand truck parking.

Jonathan D. Salant | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Aurora to Open Autonomous Houston-to-Dallas Route

Aurora announced the completion of a Houston terminal that finalizes the first commercial-ready route for driverless trucks.

Evan Robinson-Johnson | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Georgia Port Expanding to Become Country’s Largest Auto Port

On Oct. 30, Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch highlighted expansion projects that will allow the Port of Brunswick to surpass Baltimore as the nation’s top port for automobile shipping as early as 2026.

Adam Van Brimmer | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 31, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, For-Hire, TCA

Jack Cooper Making $2 Billion Bid for Bankrupt Yellow

Jack Cooper Transport is reportedly making a nearly $2 billion bid to snatch up the assets of Yellow, the trucking firm that collapsed in late July and filed for bankruptcy.

Michael E. Kanell | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 31, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

‘Autonomy Is the Future,’ Says California Gov. Newsom

In 30 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks we’ll wonder why we ever let human drivers on the road, he told reporters Oct. 29 after touring a Tesla car factory in Shanghai.

Sophia Bollag | San Francisco Chronicle
October 30, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Former Employees Looking to Buy Convoy, Report Says

Convoy, the Seattle-based freight startup that shut down last week, is being sold, according to a former Convoy employee familiar with the deal.

Paul Roberts | The Seattle Times
October 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Opens Showroom in Georgia, Plans Factory

Electric vehicle maker Rivian opened a new retail and customer service space in the heart of Atlanta to showcase its vehicles and confirmed plans to break ground on a new Georgia factory.

Drew Kann | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 20, 2023