The Department of Transportation is warning drivers using a grandfathered Hours of Service recording device that they are running out of time to make the switch to an approved ELD.
Archive for June, 2019
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Breaks Out Of The Bun With New Beyond Burgertm Promotion
As consumers are increasingly changing their diets to plant-based foods, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management – is going beyond traditional menus at the company’s hotels and restaurants this summer through a partnership with Beyond Meat® (NASDAQ: BYND) and their famous Beyond BurgerTM.
Milestone advances Marriott’s goal to spend $1 billion with diverse-owned businesses by next year
Underscoring its commitment to supplier diversity, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) today announced that, for the first time in its history, it expects to spend $500 million in 2019 with women-owned businesses for goods and services. The figure – which includes spending at Marriott International’s managed hotels and at corporate – represents a near doubling of […]
Ericsson plans 5G factory in the US as demand builds
Ericsson said Wednesday that it plans to open a factory next year in the US to build 5G gear as the next-generation wireless technology moves toward the mainstream.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Opens New R&D Center, Bolsters Product Innovations
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery celebrated a sweet addition to its recently launched Oakbrook Terrace headquarters with the opening of a 10,000-square-foot R&D innovation center and test kitchen. The newly constructed Kitchens of Sara Lee facility will focus on the innovation and expansion of new flavors and product lines for America’s Favorite Bakery.
Washington state to update railroad oil-spill response rules
The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking public comments on proposed changes to regulations government railroads oil-spill response efforts in the state.
Port of Los Angeles Argues Against New Tariffs on Chinese Goods
Additional U.S. tariffs on imports from China could have a number of unintended impacts, the Port of Los Angeles said in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The potential impacts of proposed tariffs include higher consumer prices, lower profitability for American firms, and uncertainty in the maritime supply chain, the port said.
Mondelez takes majority interest in US-based Perfect Snacks
US confectionery and snacking giant Mondelez International has acquired a majority share in local peer Perfect Snacks, which produces chilled nutrition bars.
Country Time Takes a Stand to Legalize Lemonade Stands
Last year, Country Time Legal-Ade helped kids across the country pay permit fees and fines on their lemonade stands due to outdated permit laws. This year, inspired by bills passed in Texas and Colorado that changed archaic rules outlawing lemonade stands, Country Time will give lemonade-lovers the tools to start changing their state’s permit laws.
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Up 1.3 Percent In April
April 2019 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $206.3 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) collaboration, was down 1.9 percent from March’s $210.4 million and up 1.3 percent when compared with […]