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Ontario Adds Truck Parking in Largest Rest Area Expansion

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 14:57
Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.

Trucking LLCs Must File New Federal Report Under Law

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 12:43
Trucking company owners may find themselves among the limited liability company proprietors facing penalties if they fail to report information required by the Treasury Department.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 1, 2024

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 1, 2024 print edition.

House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 12:09
House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.

US Traffic Deaths Decline by an Estimated 3.6% in 2023

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 11:55
DETROIT — U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% last year, but still, almost 41,000 people were killed on the nation’s roadways, according to full-year estimates by safety regulators.

Landmark Ceramics to Invest $72 Million in Tennessee Logistics Hub

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 10:09
Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.

US Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since 2022

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 09:48
U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March for the first time since September 2022 on a sharp rebound in production and stronger demand, while input costs climbed.

East Coast Ports Scramble to Absorb Cargo

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 09:10
East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Alternate Channel Is Being Prepared at Baltimore Bridge Site

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:39
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

UPS to Become the Primary Air Cargo Provider for USPS

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:13
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service.

Ship OGRE Completes Acquisition of Brokerage and Transportation Sales

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 23:00
Ship OGRE (OGRE), a pioneering force in brokerage and logistics technology, is proud to announce the successful acquisition and transformation of Brokerage and Transportation Sales, Inc. (BTS), a reputable Chicago-based third-party logistics provider. By integrating BTS into OGRE’s revolutionary "Ship Like a Beast" platform, OGRE reaffirms its commitment to redefining the shipping logistics industry through unprecedented efficiency and satisfaction.

Trucking Trade Groups Oppose EPA Phase 3 Rule

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 16:33
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Phase 3 emissions final rule has been met with widespread opposition by key players in the trucking industry.

Baltimore Port Truckers Pursue Regulatory Waivers

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 16:33
Maryland truckers impacted by limitations at the Port of Baltimore are seeking emergency waivers from regulations to avert financial hardships.

DroneUp Debuts Drop-Off, Pickup System to Kiosks

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 15:51
Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.

Greenlane Announces First Commercial EV Charging Corridor

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 15:05
Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.

Reserving a Parking Spot Is Effective, but Costly

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 14:27
Nighttime parking availability continues to be a challenge for truck drivers. There are options to avoid having to park along dangerous highway ramps, but that safety can come with a price. 

Cranes Arriving to Start Removing Baltimore Bridge Wreckage

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:27
BALTIMORE — A crane appeared at the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared March 29 to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four missing workers.

Patchwork of International Regulations Govern Cargo Ships

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:12
The patchwork system of safety regulations pertaining to cargo ships like the one that toppled a major bridge in Baltimore can allow freight transporters to skirt oversight, critics say.

Balancing Out the Future

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:00
Choosing an energy provider is one of many pressing issues facing the trucking industry as it looks to an EV future. 

Work Continues on Establishing PC-12 Oil Category

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:00
PC-12 will replace the current API CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, but there are still hurdles ahead of the finish line.

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