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Port of Portland to End Terminal 6 Cargo Container Handling

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:10
The Port of Portland will shut down its cargo container handling operation at North Portland’s Terminal 6, saying an effort to lease the site to a third-party operator had fallen through.

Crews Race to Remove Chunks of Fallen Baltimore Bridge

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:29
SPARROWS POINT, Md. — Crews are using the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to haul the wreckage from Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse to a nearby salvage yard.

Nissan Says It Will Make Next-Gen EV Batteries by 2029

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:59
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said April 16.

Macquarie: Biden Likely to Tap Oil Reserve for Summer Demand

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 21:00
The Biden administration will likely need to tap oil from the country’s emergency reserves to counter a spike in gasoline prices and amid inflation fears during the summer driving season.

Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ but Remains Above $4

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 16:01
The national average diesel price slid 4.6 cents to $4.015 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 15. Diesel was last below $4 a gallon April 1.  

Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Concerns for Industry

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:47
Although FMCSA's efforts to streamline the driver verification process are helping fleets reduce risk via the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, it's also reduced the pool of qualified drivers.

VTNA Opens Order Book for Redesigned VNL Class 8 Flagship

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:43
Volvo Trucks North America opened the order book April 15 for its new Class 8 VNL tractor, it said.

Tech Vendors Introduce Latest Offerings for 3PLs at TIA

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:57
PHOENIX — From business process automation to fraud prevention, industry tech developers rolled out new software features and service offerings for 3PL providers at TIA's conference.

Truckstop Launches Carrier Vetting Services for Brokers

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:52
Truckstop launched three new services aimed at helping brokers ensure they’re doing business with trusted carriers, the company announced April 9.

Mode Global, Transporeon Automate Spot Freight Procurement

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:03
PHOENIX —Mode Global has been collaborating with TMS platform Transporeon to automate spot and dedicated freight procurement, the companies said in a joint announcement.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 15, 2024

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 15, 2024 print edition.

Shale Oil ‘Fracklog’ Resumes Expansion After Yearlong Hiatus

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:25
Shale explorers are drilling wells faster than they’re fracking them, a strong signal that U.S. oil production growth is slowing.

New Intangles Service Helps Truckers Find Mechanic Shops

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:11
Intangles launched a new product designed to help truck drivers find a mechanic while on the road before vehicle issues occur, the predictive maintenance company announced April 11.

Amazon Becomes the Largest US Private EV Charging Operator

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 09:41
Amazon has installed more than 17,000 chargers at about 120 warehouses around the U.S., making the retail giant the largest operator of private EV charging infrastructure in the country.

Tesla to Cut Over 10% of Workforce in Global Retrenchment

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 09:07
Tesla Inc. will slash global headcount by more than 10%, Elon Musk wrote in an email to staff, as the carmaker grapples with a slowdown in electric vehicle demand.

US to Provide $6.4 Billion to Samsung to Make Computer Chips

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:42
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research cluster in Texas.

FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:01
The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and whether  federal laws were followed.

It’s Time to Prioritize Your Fleet Maintenance Service

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 23:00
Prioritizing your fleet maintenance is critical to improving uptime, reducing costs, and increasing operational efficiency for your fleet.

Fuel Cards: An Easy Way to Protect Profits

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 23:00
In an industry that requires diligent cost-savings and margin-protecting, how can carriers protect their profits when faced with rising fuel prices?

Samsara Earnings: Strong Growth in Enterprise, New ISO Certifications

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 23:00
In Samsara’s latest earnings report, the company released new growth figures that highlighted its accelerating adoption among large enterprises. The company ended the fiscal year at $1.1 billion ARR, with its $100K+ ARR customer cohort the fastest growing.

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