26 Mar NYC-N.J. Tunnel Plan Has ‘Sense of Urgency,’ Buttigieg Says The Biden administration is prioritizing the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York City and New Jersey with urgency because of its “national significance” to the economy, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told lawmakers. Read more...
26 Mar Blocked Suez Canal Compounds Stress to Supply Chains Dislodging the container vessel blocking the Suez Canal will take until at least March 31, a longer effort than initially feared that will amplify the disruption to global supply chains for everything from oil to grains to cars. Read more...
26 Mar Carriers Provide Resources to Help Drivers Get Vaccinated Trucking companies are taking steps to help ensure their drivers, and support staff, can get the coronavirus vaccine in a bid to minimize workplace disruptions. Read more...
25 Mar Senate Extends PPP Deadline by Two Months WASHINGTON — The Senate on March 25 passed a bill to extend the deadline for business owners to apply for forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, giving applicants two more months to apply for federal aid. The vote was 92-7. Read more...
25 Mar Secretary Buttigieg Promotes Transformative Infrastructure Plan The Biden administration is ready to engage with Congress to improve the flow of freight and commuters by modernizing the country’s mobility networks, the nation’s top transportation official told a U.S. House panel March 25. Read more...
25 Mar Infrastructure Plan Coming March 31, Biden Says President Joe Biden said he will unveil his long-term economic rejuvenation plan March 31, promising a new “paradigm” for the middle class and a major ramp-up in investment and infrastructure spending that will strengthen the U.S. position against China. Read more...
25 Mar Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 11 Contract Awards The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for 11 infrastructure projects throughout the state. Read more...
25 Mar Wisconsin DOT Issues Grant to Support Business Expansions in Fitchburg Wisconsin officials recently announced a $1 million grant has been awarded to support a road construction project in Fitchburg, which is located six miles south of Madison. Read more...
25 Mar Oil Lobby Backs Carbon Fee as Substitute for Regulation The American Petroleum Institute board voted March 25 to endorse putting a tax or other price on carbon dioxide emissions, a shift for the oil industry that could influence the Biden administration’s plans for a governmentwide assault on global warming. Read more...
25 Mar More Trucking Companies Leverage Pay to Attract Drivers Trucking companies are continuing to boost compensation packages as the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing driver shortage intensify the challenges of keeping seats filled behind the wheel. Read more...