Wisconsin DOT Issues Grants to Support Milwaukee-Area Manufacturing Facilities
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently distributed grants to support infrastructure improvements near two manufacturing facilities in the Milwaukee area.
March 8, 2021White House, Congress Look to Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief
The White House and decision-makers on Capitol Hill soon plan to turn their attention to matters of infrastructure and President Joe Biden’s promise to “build back better.” Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 8, 2021European Gasoline Diverted to Texas to Ease Supply Crunch
Five gasoline tankers that were en route to the U.S. East Coast diverted to the Port of Houston to help ease a supply crunch after last month’s freeze crippled the region’s refineries.
March 8, 2021Senate OKs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill March 6 that includes billions for vaccines, $1,400 direct payments to many Americans and billions for transit.
March 7, 2021Ex-DOT Official Finch Fulton Joins Locomation
Locomation hired former U.S. Department of Transportation official Finch Fulton to serve as its vice president of policy and strategy.
March 5, 2021Freight Economy Among Priorities of California’s Long-Term Plan
Improving freight movement in support of a strong economy is one of the priorities listed in the California Department of Transportation’s long-range transportation plan.
March 5, 2021US Senators Introduce Flood Detection Bill
A group of senators recently introduced legislation that would establish a National Integrated Flood Information System.
March 5, 2021Biden Attempts Bipartisan Push for Infrastructure Package
President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting March 4 with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House.
March 5, 2021Dems Trim Jobless Benefits, Senate Debates Virus Relief Bill
Democrats agreed March 5 to pare back emergency jobless benefits but extend them for an extra month, bidding to solidify support as the Senate approached a voting marathon on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
March 5, 2021Export Boom Drives Canada’s Largest Trade Surplus Since 2014
Canada’s trade sector unexpectedly recorded its largest surplus in more than six years on across-the-board increases in exports.
March 5, 2021