Thursday, December 1st, the Senate voted 80-15 to intervene in a potential rail strike. It is the first time Congress has intervened in a rail labor dispute since 1991. The bill excludes paid sick leave, a major demand of rail unions. By 52-43, the Senate rejected Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT)...
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The Senate proposes $755 million in funding for truck parking.
On Thursday, December 1st, senators introduced legislation that would set aside $755 million in competitive grants over four years to expand much-needed truck parking across the country. The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, co-sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., will serve as a companion bill to...
As demand rises, Georgia Ports Authority prioritizes customers and drivers.
West Coast ports have recently faced many challenges, including record-breaking congestion and labor disruptions. As a result, East Coast ports have grown in popularity among shippers and carriers of all types. In October, throughput at the Port of Los Angeles fell 25% year on year, while throughput at the Port...