February 24, 2021

“A big business starts small.”

- Richard Branson

Half a million dead in US, confirming virus’s tragic reach (apnews.com)

PPP lending only to businesses of up to 20 workers for 2 weeks – FreightWaves

U.S. manufacturers grapple with steel shortages, soaring prices | Reuters

House Transportation Republicans Urge Bipartisan Policymaking | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)

CB radio’s role in trucking safety, culture, through the years | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)

Tyson to improve time management for truckers through dwell data | Transport Dive

Truck Toll Revenue Put at Risk by Federal Lawsuit | Transportation Investment Advocacy Center

Amazon hands over delivery data to researchers for MIT route planning contest | Supply Chain Dive

Yellen Favors Higher Company Tax | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)

In year of pandemic, Home Depot became supplier to millions (apnews.com)

Inside a ransomware attack on a small trucking company – FreightWaves

Where are the drivers?| DC Velocity

67% of Americans plan to increase online orders in 2021 and 68% favour brands that offer sustainable packaging choices at checkout | Reuters Events | Supply Chain & Logistics Business Intelligence

Electrifying the nation’s last-mile fleet requires some heavy lifting – FreightWaves

25 states introduce 61 measures to fund transportation | Transport Dive

Bluegrass Jamboree to stream ‘Overdrive’s Music to Truck By’ | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)