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01 May

FMCSA Forms New Task Force to Combat Predatory Leasing Practices

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Monday, May 1, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the nine members who will serve on the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) chartered by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. TLTF will evaluate lease agreements in the industry and their potential safety and financial impacts on owner-operators. TLTF is established as a statutory committee under the authority of Section 23009 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (2021), in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. TLTF will address areas that…

01 May

ETHERO Truck + Energy Expands Territory to California

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ETHERO Truck + Energy featuring the Nikola Tre BEV STOCKTON, Calif., May 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ETHERO Truck + Energy is expanding its footprint to include the West Coast. The zero-tailpipe emissions truck dealership and energy solutions provider has been awarded additional territory in Northern California, broadening the reach for sales and service of Nikola Corporation trucks and Lonestar Specialty Vehicles terminal tractors. "Making our inventory, sales, and service available for customers in Northern California has been a top priority," said Dave Rogers, Director of ETHERO's Electric Truck Division. "We recognize that West Coast fleet owners and drivers have different incentives and regulations than…

01 May

Santa Maria Valley Becomes Sizzle Central This May

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California's notorious barbecue is 'steaking' its claim as the West's best barbecue, inviting others to experience Sizzle Central Santa Maria Valley is Sizzle Central Santa Maria Style put West Coast barbecue on the map 150 years ago. Now, Santa Maria Valley is 'steaking' its claim. Tune in, follow along, and come see how this slice of California's Central Coast celebrates Barbecue Month, #SantaMariaStyle. SANTA MARIA, Calif., May 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Big, bold and ready to showdown and throwdown — this is Sizzle Central. A 30-mile stretch of California's Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley and its expert Santa Maria Style…

01 May

The National Memorial Day Parade Returns to Washington, DC, Led by Legends of Space

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Last living 'moonwalkers' to Grand Marshal the parade as NASA prepares for America's return to the moon after more than 50 years The American Veterans Center's National Memorial Day Parade WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, in commemoration of Military Appreciation Month, the American Veterans Center (AVC) announces the return of the National Memorial Day Parade Presented by Boeing, on Constitution Avenue alongside the iconic monuments of the National Mall, starting at 2 pm on Monday, May 29th, 2023. Grand Marshals of the 2023 National Memorial Day Parade will be 'The Legends of Apollo' - heroes from NASA's famed Apollo program and…

28 Apr

Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for First Year of $400M Competitive Grant Program to Reduce Truck Air Pollution at America’s Ports

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Reducing air pollution at ports is key for truck drivers, port workers, and surrounding communities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today opened applications for the first round of a new $400 million grant program under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that focuses on port electrification and efficiency improvements. This program is one of several ways the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is investing billions of dollars in ports of all sizes to modernize their infrastructure, improve air quality, and strengthen supply chains. The FY2022-2023 funding for the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities…

27 Apr

Grillsmith Carrollwood Re-Opens After Fire

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Local Bay Area restaurant, Grillsmith, re-opens its Carrollwood location after a kitchen fire forced a ground-up renovation TAMPA, Fla., April 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) - After suffering a kitchen fire in 2021, the Grillsmith Carrollwood team is finally ready to unveil its all-new, Grillsmith Carrollwood location. The Grillsmith team knows how beloved and missed this location has been and is overjoyed to be able to bring back our familiar flavor missing from the neighborhood! The remodel includes an expanded patio and re-imagined bar dining area. Focusing on Grillsmith's signature style, the Carrollwood restaurant will offer a core menu consisting of classic…

27 Apr

U.S. Department of Transportation Expands Investment in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program

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Program will provide an additional $24 million to explore options for expedited delivery of transportation infrastructure projects through innovative finance and delivery methods WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced its Build America Bureau (the Bureau) will add $24 million in grants to the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) Program, bringing the total investment to $34 million to expedite delivery of transportation infrastructure projects at the local and regional levels. The Bureau issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity to solicit applications for grants to designate Accelerators that will serve defined geographic areas, provide technical resources, and fund planning and…

27 Apr

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2023 Numbers

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of February 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled. For the first two months of 2023, cancellations have stayed below 2% and are far lower than last year’s 2.7% cancellation rate. The Department is currently investigating several domestic airlines to ensure…

27 Apr

EventConnect Sports Announces a New Partnership With Athletx

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Leading youth sports management software provider, EventConnect announced a new long-term partnership with Athletx Sports Group, one of the most prominent organizers of youth baseball leagues and tournaments in the U.S. Recent and rapid growth had propelled Athletx to being ranked #1,214 on the Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies nationally, and #3 in the Business First Fast 50, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the Louisville area. EventConnect Sports + Athletx EventConnect Sports + Athletx LONDON, Ontario, April 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, EventConnect, the leading youth sports management software provider, announced a new long-term…

27 Apr

Benton, Arkansas, is Home of New Pizza Inn Buffet

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Benton, Arkansas, is Home of New Pizza Inn Buffet Pizza Inn Opens in Benton, AR Pizza Inn DALLAS, April 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Pizza Inn, America's Hometown Pizza Buffet, and Franchisee Scott Brake announced the opening of Pizza Inn at 20770 Interstate 30, Suite 250, near the intersection of Alcoa Road and Arkansas Highway 5. The buffet-style restaurant features signature pizzas, traditional pastas, and unique desserts for dine-in, delivery, carryout, and catering. Customers can also enjoy a robust all-you-can-eat fresh salad bar, with a plentiful array of house-cut ingredients, popular toppings, and six different dressings, including house-made ranch. Employing about…