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White House, Congress Look to Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief

The White House and decision-makers on Capitol Hill soon plan to turn their attention to matters of infrastructure and President Joe Biden’s promise to “build back better.” Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 8, 2021

European Gasoline Diverted to Texas to Ease Supply Crunch

Five gasoline tankers that were en route to the U.S. East Coast diverted to the Port of Houston to help ease a supply crunch after last month’s freeze crippled the region’s refineries.

March 8, 2021

Senate OKs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill March 6 that includes billions for vaccines, $1,400 direct payments to many Americans and billions for transit.

March 7, 2021

Ex-DOT Official Finch Fulton Joins Locomation

Locomation hired former U.S. Department of Transportation official Finch Fulton to serve as its vice president of policy and strategy.

March 5, 2021

Freight Economy Among Priorities of California’s Long-Term Plan

Improving freight movement in support of a strong economy is one of the priorities listed in the California Department of Transportation’s long-range transportation plan.

March 5, 2021

US Senators Introduce Flood Detection Bill

A group of senators recently introduced legislation that would establish a National Integrated Flood Information System.

March 5, 2021

Biden Attempts Bipartisan Push for Infrastructure Package

President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting March 4 with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House.

March 5, 2021

Dems Trim Jobless Benefits, Senate Debates Virus Relief Bill

Democrats agreed March 5 to pare back emergency jobless benefits but extend them for an extra month, bidding to solidify support as the Senate approached a voting marathon on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

March 5, 2021

Export Boom Drives Canada’s Largest Trade Surplus Since 2014

Canada’s trade sector unexpectedly recorded its largest surplus in more than six years on across-the-board increases in exports.

March 5, 2021

US Adds a Strong 379,000 Jobs in Hopeful Sign for Economy

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.

March 5, 2021