Coronavirus
FedEx, UPS Tell Senators of Vaccine Distribution Readiness
Two of the country’s largest freight firms reassured federal lawmakers of their preparedness in helping to deliver COVID-19 vaccines as early as this month.
More Than a Million Americans Will Travel Over Christmas, TSA Says
Americans are expected to continue with their travel plans for the Christmas holiday with more than a million air passengers anticipated for the balance of December and into January for the holiday, David Pekoske, administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, said during an aviation event Dec. 8.
Elaine Chao Discusses Partnerships as Busy Year Draws to a Close
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao credited stakeholders for helping regulators propel the industry forward through a challenging 2020.
Aurora to Buy Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicles Arm
Uber is selling off its autonomous vehicles-development arm to Aurora as the ride-hailing company slims down after its revenues were pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic.
JBS Sends Thousands of Meat Workers Home During COVID Surge
A surge in COVID-19 cases is starting to impact American meat-processing operations in another potential threat to food supply chains that were upended in the early stages of the pandemic.
Top Pork Producer Smithfield Makes Room in Freezers for Vaccine
Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s biggest pork producer, is willing to share space in its ultra-low-temperature freezers to store COVID-19 vaccines, the company said Dec. 3 in an emailed statement.
Working Group Tackles COVID Food Supply Chain Disruptions
Leaders in the food transportation sector are working together to share lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic.
Class 8 Orders Surge to Fourth-Highest Monthly Volume Ever
North American Class 8 orders reached 51,900 in November, according to ACT Research.
Carriers Face Compounded Demand This Holiday Season
The trucking industry, working since March to replenish inventories depleted by the coronavirus, now has to grapple with holiday season demand.
OPEC+ Agrees on Gradual Easing of Oil-Output Cuts Next Year
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies reached an agreement to ease its oil-output cuts next year more gradually than previously planned, giving a fragile market more time to absorb the extra supply.
December 3, 2020