The Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act was introduced in Congress to streamline the certification process for drivers. The Act, introduced by Representatives Adam Smith (D-Washington) and John Katko (R-New York), will allow drivers to use a single valid background check from a TSA Security Threat Assessment to satisfy the vetting requirements […]
White House Announces Trucking Action Plan
Trucking plays a critical role in the US supply chain and economy. America’s truck drivers have been on the frontlines of this pandemic, delivering goods to every corner of this country. 72 percent of goods in America are shipped by truck (In New York City that number is closer to 90 percent), and in most […]
The Employee Retention Tax Credit, a Financial Assistance Tool for Small Businesses
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), a Covid-19 recovery financial assistance tool for small businesses, remains open and has undergone some recent changes. Businesses applying for ERTC based on 2020 wages must have 100 or fewer employees and was subject to a full or partial suspension of operations by a government order or a 50 […]
Strategies for Urban Mobility Policy: Greenways as Critical Infrastructure
Earlier this year, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson introduced a set of bills looking to improve urban mobility by creating a smarter, safer, and more sustainable delivery footprint throughout New York. The focus of the bills was directed at the current state of daily logistical operations on the street, at the curb, and in buildings. […]
Food Delivery Workers’ Working Conditions Improved Through New Bill
The New York City Council took an aggressive step to improve working conditions for food delivery workers by passing a package of 6 bills that seek to improve pay, guarantee bathroom access, and limit the distance workers must travel. Since the beginning of the pandemic, bars and restaurants have faced a plethora of restrictions and […]