GlobalTranz Enterprises announced that Bob Farrell returned as chairman and CEO, effective immediately.
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Bob Farrell Returns to GlobalTranz as Chairman, CEO
Canada Extends US Border Restrictions to Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to nonessential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Convoy Launches New Pricing Program for Shippers
Digital freight broker Convoy launched Convoy Guaranteed Primary, a pricing program designed to procure capacity and lower shippers’ costs.
September 18, 2020Deere Plans to Expand in Australia, New Zealand
Tractor giant Deere & Co. plans to expand in Australia and New Zealand, with its one-time chief economist leading the charge.
USPS Settles Colorado Suit Over ‘False’ Voting Postcards
The U.S. Postal Service settled a lawsuit brought by Colorado election officials over a mass-mailer about mail-in voting that a judge deemed “false,” agreeing to destroy cards that hadn’t been sent yet and work with the state on its election media campaign.
DeJoy Ordered to Halt Post Office Changes Ahead of Election
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was ordered by a court to halt operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that triggered fear of a botched tally of mail-in ballots during the presidential election, Washington state’s attorney general said.
Consumer Spending Rises in August
While the trucking industry’s financial health continues to excel, the overall U.S. economy is trying to gain momentum.
Amazon Plans to Put 1,000 Warehouses in Suburban Neighborhoods
The facilities, which will eventually number about 1,500, will bring products closer to customers, making shopping online about as fast as a quick run to the store.
Retail Sales Rise for 4th Straight Month as Growth Slows
Americans kept spending in August, but the pace of that growth is slowing as millions of people who lost jobs have now lost a $600-a-week boost in their unemployment checks.
Werner Advances Technology Initiative With IoT Partnership
Werner Enterprises has teamed with fleet management service Platform Science to advance its technology initiative, the companies announced Sept. 16.