As New York City learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, industrial businesses are essential businesses. Manufacturers and distributors rushed into action pivoting to provide the necessary tools and equipment while ensuring that the supply chain held strong. From making PPE and hand sanitizer to stocking pharmacies and supermarkets, when things were at their worst the industrial […]
Cashless Establishments Prohibited in New York City
Beginning November 19th, it will be unlawful for a food store or a retail establishment to refuse to accept payment in cash from consumers, unless payment is in: Cash bills denominated above $20 Cash for any telephone, mail, or internet-based transaction, unless the payment for such transaction takes place on the premises of the food […]
FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. “This action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility, and possible […]
International Roadcheck is Set for September 9-11
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will occur from September 9-11, having been postponed from the original March date due to Covid-19. CVSA was able to successfully run Safe Driver Week in July and Brake Safety Week in August, so they should have no problem with this. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-volume, […]
The Fate of New York’s Restaurants
Over 60 percent of restaurants in New York are likely to close by the end of the year. That comes from a survey conducted by the New York State Restaurant Association painting a grim picture for the future of the restaurant and bar industry in the state. The key findings: 6% of restaurants said they […]