13 Dec Border Wall Hinders Funding Negotiations as Trump Threatens Shutdown The threat of a partial government shutdown that would ensnare transportation programs looms as congressional Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree about President Donald Trump’s funding request for a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. Read more...
13 Dec Molex Enhances Ethernet Network Platform for Autonomous Vehicles Molex announced the next evolution of its 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform designed to support OEMs in the development and design of autonomous vehicles. Read more...
13 Dec Volvo Group Announces Leadership Changes Volvo Trucks announced on Dec. 12 that Roger Alm will take over leadership of its global operations on Jan. 1, 2019, replacing Claes Nilsson, who is retiring. Read more...
13 Dec FMCSA, Others Tackle Truck Parking Problem Elected officials are becoming more aware of the truck parking problem, but many can’t seem to convince their constituents why they should care, according to panelists at a recent conference on truck parking. Read more...
13 Dec Alliant Energy Transportation to Acquire Business Transportation Solutions Freight-services provider Alliant Energy Transportation will acquire freight-management company Business Transportation Solutions, according to a Dec. 11 press release. The purchase follows AET’s acquisition of Hybrid Transit Solutions in October. Read more...
13 Dec Sunniva Acquires LTYR Logistics Sunniva Inc. has acquired LTYR Logistics, a California-based cannabis distribution company headquartered in San Diego, according to a Sunniva news release. Read more...
13 Dec Lawmakers Pitch Infrastructure Proposals Before Next Congress Sensing the impetus for considering a long-term infrastructure funding bill when the new Congress convenes in less than a month, key House and Senate policymakers have started to outline proposals for what would be a massive piece of legislation. Read more...
13 Dec Blue Collar Worker Shortage Reshapes Labor Market A surprise shortage of blue collar workers is changing the contours of the U.S. labor market, boosting their pay, narrowing wage inequality and drawing more women into those jobs. Read more...
13 Dec China Agrees to Resume Purchasing US Soybeans China resumed buying U.S. soybeans, bringing some relief to farmers in President Donald Trump’s heartland as President Xi Jinping works toward a trade deal with his American counterpart. Read more...
13 Dec Blackstone, KKR Said to Pursue $1 Billion Container Terminal Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.’s sale of a container terminal in Long Beach, Calif., has drawn interest from potential buyers, including Blackstone Group LP and KKR & Co., people familiar with the matter said. Read more...