09 Jul Biden Signs Competition Order Targeting Big Business President Joe Biden signed July 9 an executive order that the White House says will target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other parts of the economy while boosting workers’ wages and consumer protections. Read more...
09 Jul Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Begins Term as Chair of Governors Association Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was recently elected chairman of the National Governors Association, which has prioritized economic recovery as the country continues to climb out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
09 Jul Schumer Wants Senate Votes Soon on Biden’s Agenda WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said July 9 he wants his chamber to vote on pivotal budget and infrastructure legislation before lawmakers break for their August recess, and warned he may delay that summer break to allow more time for work on President Joe Biden’s top domestic goals. Read more...
09 Jul XPO Logistics Introduces New Benefits for Driver Trainees XPO Logistics introduced new benefits for participants in its driver training programs, the company announced July 8. Read more...
09 Jul High Demand, Rising Component Costs Put Pressure on Trailer Production Fleets looking to order new box trailers this fall — particularly dry van or refrigerated units — may be in for some sticker shock and a long wait. Read more...
09 Jul Geodis Expands Freight Brokerage Capacity With Velocity Acquisition Geodis has reached an agreement to acquire all assets of Velocity Freight Transport, the supply chain operator announced July 6. Read more...
09 Jul Kansas Details Plans for Six Highway Projects A list of six highway projects announced this week by Gov. Laura Kelly includes three projects to repair and upgrade U.S. 50 in the Harvey County area. Read more...
09 Jul EU Plans Phaseout of Combustion Engine Era The European Union is set to propose a switch to zero-emission vehicles and boost its renewable energy target in an unprecedented push to align its economy with more ambitious climate targets. Read more...
09 Jul Stellantis Says 98% of Models to Be Electric or Hybrid by 2025 Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that by 2025, 98% of its models in Europe and North America will have fully electric or plug-in gas-electric hybrid versions. Read more...
09 Jul Business Groups, Unions Join Together on Infrastructure Plan WASHINGTON — Major business and union groups have formed a new coalition designed to add momentum for a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that the Senate is expected to take up this month. Read more...