13 Jul PepsiCo’s Sales Jump Most in a Decade as Restaurants Reopen PepsiCo Inc. reported the fastest sales growth in at least a decade and raised its forecast, benefiting from thirsty consumers returning to restaurants, bars and stadiums and others diving into bags of chips. Read more...
13 Jul Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Stalls as Bigger Plan Gains WASHINGTON — A $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal senators struck with President Joe Biden is at risk of stalling out as Republicans mount stiff resistance over ways to pay for it, and momentum shifts to a more robust Democratic proposal that could come into focus soon. Read more...
13 Jul House Funding Leaders Back $1.9 Billion USDOT Budget Increase A new bill from U.S. House lawmakers meant to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2022 would back an operational budget increase for federal trucking safety programs and ensure the distribution of infrastructure grants around the country. Read more...
12 Jul Average Price of Diesel Nudges Up to $3.338 a Gallon The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose seven-tenths of a cent to $3.338 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported July 12. Read more...
12 Jul TRB Panelists Talk Automated Trucking’s Implications on Driver Shortage, Safety Automated trucking applications, particularly in the longhaul sector, have the potential to help alleviate some of the strains associated with the industrywide driver shortage, a panel of experts told researchers. Read more...
12 Jul PFG, Dana Both Advance Sustainability Measures A leading private carrier and a tier one supplier recently each announced additional sustainability goals. Read more...
12 Jul Executive Order on Competition Mostly Praised in Shipping Community President Joe Biden’s signing of an executive order to increase competition and reduce congestion in the supply chain is gaining the support of leaders at the Federal Maritime Commission and trade associations. Read more...
12 Jul Neste Renewable Diesel First to Gain Industry Certification Helsinki-based Neste Corp. announced its renewable diesel brand, Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is the first to receive the industry’s Top Tier Diesel Fuel certification for its quality and performance. Read more...
12 Jul Intermodal Port in Arkansas Moves Forward The new intermodal port in Arkansas between Van Buren and Fort Smith continues to move forward with hopes of breaking ground in two years. The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority met on July 7 to learn about updates to the project. Read more...
12 Jul Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 12, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 12, 2021 print edition. Read more...