Royford Burris, a professional truck driver with Stevens Transport, was awarded the 2020 Highway Angel of the Year. The designation, also known as EpicAngel, is given by the Truckload Carriers Association and its presenting sponsor, EpicVue.
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Intel CEO Says Chip Crisis Needs Boost From Congress
Intel Corp.’s plans for a multibillion-dollar investment in a new U.S. semiconductor plant hang in part on Congress moving on a stalled plan to bolster the domestic chip industry, the company’s chief executive said.
October 22, 2021Pelosi Says Deal ‘Very Possible’ After Meeting With Biden
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Congress’ top two Democrats strategized Oct. 22, trying to wrap up their giant domestic legislation, as the party continued scaling back the measure and determining ways to pay for it ahead of new deadlines.
October 22, 2021Budget Deficit Hits $2.77 Trillion in 2021
WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion reached in 2020.
October 22, 2021Containerships Headed for US Poised to Worsen Port Bottlenecks
The backlog of ships outside the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — America’s largest gateway for ocean freight — is poised to worsen.
October 22, 2021ATA Warns Vaccine Mandate Could Worsen Supply Chain Troubles
American Trucking Associations has sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing “grave concern” over the potential damage that the president’s plans for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for many businesses — including trucking companies — could cause for the country.
October 21, 2021Perspective: A Time to Bring Back Veteran Drivers
While the driver shortage is not new, COVID worsened the problem.
October 22, 2021September Trailer Orders Clear 28,000; Uncertain Conditions Persist
U.S. trailer orders in September reached the third-highest level this year, clearing 28,000. But that was far short of year-ago volumes, according to ACT Research.
October 21, 2021Congressional Republicans Sound Alarm Over Supply Chains
WASHINGTON — Supply chain bottlenecks at the ports and rising prices for certain goods are indicative of the administration’s inability to respond to the COVID-19-era economy, a large contingent of congressional Republicans told President Joe Biden.
October 22, 2021Union Pacific Reports Strong Q3 Earnings
As freight volumes surge, Omaha, Neb.-based Union Pacific Railroad reported strong third-quarter results that significantly exceeded the company’s report from this time last year and beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations.
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