U.S. construction firms are facing an estimated $23 billion a year in additional costs due to traffic congestion, according to a survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
June 16, 2010Government, Business
Construction Firms Lose $23 Billion from Congestion, AGC Finds
Government, Business
Obama Signs Job Legislation With Highway Bill Extension
President Obama on March 18 signed into law an extension of the highway bill through the end of the year as part of a $17.6 billion package of tax incentives and bonding proposals aimed at spurring job creation.
March 22, 2010Government, Business
LTLs Can Reduce Expenses With E-Billing, Experts Say
TAMPA, Fla. — Less-than-truckload carriers can realize substantial savings if they manage to end the prevailing industry practice of preparing freight bills on paper and convert the process to electronic transmissions, industry officials and experts said.
March 8, 2010Government, Business
Road Bill May Be Completed by End of Year
Transportation leaders said last week they hoped to complete a long-term surface transportation reauthorization before the end of the year, although paying for the legislation’s increased infrastructure spending remains a major obstacle.
March 8, 2010