On September 25, Mayor John Whitmire will deliver his annual State of the City address at the Hilton Americas-Houston. The event, hosted by Houston First Corporation and the Greater Houston Partnership, will highlight the administration’s progress and future initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life in Houston.
Driver Appreciation Week
Mark your calendars! From September 15–19, we’re celebrating Driver Appreciation Week. We can’t wait to show our gratitude with a week full of food, snacks, and exciting giveaway prizes. Our drivers keep Excargo moving, and this is our chance to thank them for everything they do!
As of August 21, the U.S. Secretary of State has halted the issuance of worker visas (H-2B, E-2, EB-3) for commercial truck drivers. This pause stems from concerns that the increasing number of foreign drivers may compromise road safety and affect the livelihoods of American truckers. The administration is now conducting a comprehensive review of screening and vetting procedures.
Major U.S. ports are calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to bolster the next federal budget’s infrastructure grants. They emphasize that ports are a critical part of the national transportation network—and that current funding levels fall short of supporting necessary upgrades and improvements.
Freight railroads BNSF and CSX announced last month the launch of several new intermodal services designed to give customers faster, more seamless shipping options between the western and eastern U.S. These services aim to provide an efficient alternative that directly competes with over-the-road trucking.
Excargo Services: Your logistics experts for seamless intermodal, drayage, transloading, and warehouse solutions, connecting major importers and exporters to the Port of Houston and rail terminals across Texas and neighboring states.
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