04 May Infrastructure Policy Flickers in Senate’s Return to Action President Trump has insisted on funding dedicated for the infrastructure networks as part of the economic stimulus. He argued that could pave the way for a badly needed economic rebound, but a debate on infrastructure policy as championed by Trump has yet to be scheduled by the Senate. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
04 May Uber Eats Drops Service in Seven Countries Uber Technologies Inc. took steps to stem losses in its international businesses May 4 as the company rushes to adapt to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
04 May J.B. Hunt Supports Social Distancing With Electronic Bill of Lading Feature J.B. Hunt Transport Services launched an electronic bill of lading feature in order to assist in promoting social distancing, the company announced May 1. Read more...
04 May Crossword Puzzle Solution for May 4, 2020 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the May 4, 2020 print edition. Read more...
04 May Oil Spread Tightens After Report Shows US Tanks Filling Slower Oil reversed losses as the pace of stockpile builds at the key U.S. storage hub slowed last week. Read more...
04 May Northeast States Agree to Form Regional Supply Chain for Medical Equipment Leaders representing seven Northeastern states have partnered to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, medical gear and testing kits amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
04 May US Economy Sliding Further, Experts Say The U.S. economy is likely in the midst of its deepest recession since the end of World War II, when modern records that tracked the nation’s gross domestic product and unemployment rates were standardized. Read more...
04 May Meatpackers Cautiously Reopen Plants Amid Coronavirus Fears A South Dakota pork processing plant took its first steps toward reopening May 4 after being shuttered for more than two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak that infected more than 800 employees. Read more...
04 May US Airlines Tumble After Buffett Abandons Bet on Industry U.S. airline stocks plummeted May 4 after Warren Buffett dumped his stakes in the four biggest carriers, saying the industry’s prospects had been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
04 May XPO to Cease Operations at Pennsylvania Warehouse XPO Logistics will cease operations at its warehouse in Bethel Township, Pa., this month, according to a notice it filed March 11 with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Read more...