David Congdon, executive chairman of Old Dominion Freight Line, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award on April 22.
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Nevada DOT Construction Project Involves Large-Truck Restrictions
The Nevada Department of Transportation recently announced commercial truck restrictions on a Lake Tahoe-area highway as the agency undertakes a construction project.
May 3, 2021Pelosi Promotes Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
As a House committee prepares to consider a multiyear highway policy bill, the chamber’s Democratic leader touted the president’s plan for modernizing transportation networks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 3, 2021States Eye Federal Cash, Go Slow on Road Taxes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.
May 3, 2021Canadian Pacific Objects to Potential Regulator Exemption for Rival Bid
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said Canadian National Railway Co.’s unsolicited offer for Kansas City Southern shouldn’t be exempt from tougher merger rules that the U.S. railroad regulator established two decades ago.
May 3, 2021Texas House Passes Bill That Would Help Curb Lawsuit Abuses
The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation that would help curb the growing trend of lawsuit abuse targeting commercial vehicles in Texas.
April 30, 2021Biden Shows Openness to Infrastructure Negotiations With Republicans
President Joe Biden signaled a willingness to negotiate with Republicans on infrastructure policy ahead of a possible meeting with the ranking member on the Senate’s transportation committee.
April 30, 2021Pennsylvania Panel Explores Alternatives to Bridge Tolls, Gas Taxes
It’s not clear yet if Pennsylvania drivers will pay $1 or $2 to cross major bridges, but Pennsylvania needs billions of dollars from somewhere for transportation, state Rep. Mike Carroll said.
April 30, 2021Illinois Gov. Pritzker Directs $15 Million to Manufacturing Training Academies
In an effort to develop the manufacturing workforce, Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker announced a $15 million investment to build two advanced manufacturing training academies.
April 30, 2021Drone Startup Manna Raises Cash for US Expansion
Manna has raised $25 million to expand its drone fleet’s operations, including the addition of delivery services for prescription medical supplies and an initial expansion into the U.S.
April 30, 2021