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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.

Volvo’s 2024 VNL: Surprising Electrical, Mechanical Changes

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:00
There’s a synergy among driver comfort, simplicity of maintenance, better fuel economy and fleet operating ratio. Several significant changes in these areas are seen in Volvo’s 2024 VNL.

Fleet Concerns Remain Dynamic for 2024, TMC Data Says

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:00
The things that keep fleet managers up at night continued to shift through the end of 2023, according to a recent survey conducted by ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council.

Inflation Gauge Shows Price Pressures Easing Gradually

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:44
WASHINGTON — A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease.

EPA Sets Strict Emissions Standards for Heavy Trucks

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:13
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on March 29 set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles.

Rizon EV Truck Deliveries Begin in California

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 16:25
Velocity EV announced March 27 that the first Rizon Classes 4-5 battery-electric cabover trucks are being delivered to customers throughout California.

Lawmakers Urge FTC to Take Action on Grocery Profits

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 14:10
A group of lawmakers wants the FTC to take action against large retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart, that increased profits during the COVID-19 pandemic and have kept prices high since.

Barges Bringing Cranes to Baltimore to Help Remove Wreckage

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:50
BALTIMORE — Massive barges carrying cranes streamed toward Baltimore on March 28 to begin the challenging work of removing metal and concrete in an attempt to open a key shipping route.

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