Tag: transportation
UI Tippie researcher awarded $272K to study transportation systems
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded another Tippie College of Business researcher a grant to the tune of $272,546.
Assistant Professor of business analytics...
Johnson County adds first fully electric bus to SEATS fleet
The Johnson County SEATS department — which provides rides to older citizens, people with disabilities, and those who may otherwise find it difficult to...
CRST wins Quest for Quality awards from Logistics Management
CRST The Transportation Solution has won two 2023 Quest for Quality awards for transportation service providers by Logistics Management Magazine.
CRST, based in Cedar Rapids,...
EIHC offers Saturday vaccine clinics, free transportation
Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids is offering eight Saturday clinics for individuals interested in receiving free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. The clinics...
Cedar Rapids Transit announces fare changes
Cedar Rapids Transit, which operates the public bus service throughout the city, will resume fare collection with updated fares on Monday, Sept. 26.
According to...
Heartland Express acquires Smith Transport Inc.
North Liberty-based Heartland Express, Inc., has acquired 100% of the equity of dry van truckload carrier Smith Transport, Inc., Heartland officials recently announced.
“We are...
Transportation HUB USA
One of the Corridor’s most promising industry clusters is transportation and logistics.
The newly approved $108.6 million FedEx warehouse and distribution center in southwest Cedar...
Heartland named Carrier of the Year by FedEx Express
A Heartland Express truck. FILE PHOTO
By CBJ News Staff
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Heartland Express has once again been named a Platinum Award Winner and Core Carrier of the...
CR to hire workforce development specialist
An aerial view of the city of Cedar Rapids. CREDIT EXPEDITED FREIGHT
By Dave DeWitte
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In a reminder of the city’s persistently low unemployment rate, the...
Transportation bellwethers point up
CBJ Editorial
The transportation industry is a leading economic bellwether because it shows the exchange of goods and people. When it does well, it...