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Hundreds Pay Tribute to Slain UPS Drivers at San Francisco Memorial

The son of one of the UPS drivers who was killed in last month’s shooting at a San Francisco distribution center said he still feels like he’s in a dream sometimes and he’ll wake up and see his dad.

Wendy Lee | San Francisco Chronicle
July 11, 2017
Government, TCA

Connecticut’s Governor Promotes State’s Transportation Lockbox

Gov. Dannel Malloy, who is not seeking re-election in 2018, is promoting a lockbox concept approved in both the state Senate and House as the only guarantee that transportation funds will be set aside and protected for future use by his successor.

Mary O’Leary | New Haven (Conn.) Register
July 7, 2017
Government, TCA

Oregon’s $5.3 Billion Transportation Plan Clears Final Hurdle

Oregon’s most ambitious highway upgrades in a generation won final approval from the Legislature on July 6.

Gordon R. Friedman | The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.)
July 7, 2017
Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Chinese Delivery Company Gets Approval for Drone Deliveries

Chinese delivery company SF Holding said it has obtained a landmark license from the country’s military authorities to use drones to deliver commercial packages and was conducting the country’s first drone pilot demonstration zone.

July 6, 2017
Business, TCA

The Great Pennsylvania Warehouse Boom

If there was a real-life version of the video game Pac-Man, it could be playing out here, as retailers and other firms continue to gobble up land and build warehouses at an accelerating rate.

July 5, 2017
Business, Safety, TCA

UPS Drivers Reluctant to Return to Site of San Francisco Shooting Rampage

The trauma from a mass shooting at a United Parcel Service distribution center has made going back to work almost unimaginable for many of the nearly 40 workers who witnessed the June 14 massacre.

Evan Sernoffsky | San Francisco Chronicle
July 5, 2017
Government, Business, TCA

Oregon Lawmakers to Finally Vote on Massive Road-Fixes Bill After Two Years of Talks

During a rare weekend meeting, Oregon state lawmakers on July 1 voted to send a slimmed-down, $5.3 billion proposal to raise taxes and fees to pay for transportation projects to the House floor for a full vote.

Gordon R. Friedman | The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.)
July 3, 2017
Government, Business, TCA

Tennessee Anticipates New Inland Port to Open Next Year

Greg Hogan, Murray County (Tenn.) Sole Commissioner, says Murray County is open for business, referring to the Appalachian Regional Port, an “inland port” under construction on 42 acres in Murray County on U.S. Highway 411.

Tim Omarzu | Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times/Free-Press
June 26, 2017
TCA

Texas Businesses Team Up to Defend NAFTA

Texas' largest business associations are joining forces to make sure that proposed changes to U.S. trading relations with Mexico and Canada don't hurt what has become a critical part of the state's economy.

Lydia DePillis | Houston Chronicle
June 14, 2017
TCA

Celebrity Chef Tim Love to Plan Truck Stop Menus

Tim Love will create new menu items for the Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Flying J truck stops, the company announced June 12.

Bud Kennedy | Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram
June 14, 2017