General News
Pennsylvania Diesel Tax Drops 4.4¢, Still Among Highest in US
Pennsylvania truckers are paying slightly less for diesel this year, thanks to lower average wholesale fuel prices last year that led the state to drop the motor fuel tax rate.
Forward Air and Omni Logistics Overcome Acquisition Dispute
Forward Air Corp. and Omni Logistics have settled litigation surrounding a planned merger that allows a deal to proceed under amended terms, the companies announced Jan. 22.
Liberties Tied to Safe, Secure Transit System, Buttigieg Says
Philosophers throughout time have asked, "What is the meaning of life?" Last week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a turn at tackling the big question.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 22, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 22, 2024 print edition.
STB Calls for Status Hearing on Gulf Coast Amtrak Project
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board, which oversaw hearings into the possible restart of Gulf Coast rail during 2022, is calling the parties involved in the case for a status hearing.
Daihatsu Sees Long Wait to Resume Business Amid Safety Snafu
TOKYO — Daihatsu Motor Co., a Japanese unit of Toyota Motor Corp. that allegedly cheated on safety tests for decades, said Jan. 22 it doesn’t expect to resume shipping cars any time soon.
Sunoco to Buy NuStar Energy for $7.3 Billion
Sunoco LP, a U.S. gas station owner, agreed to acquire pipeline and fuel storage company NuStar Energy LP for about $7.3 billion in a move to buy up more of a key part of its supply chain.
ADM Shares Plunge After Accounting Probe Places CFO on Leave
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. plunged after the U.S. agricultural trading giant suspended its CFO and cut its earnings outlook pending an investigation into its accounting practices.
On the Road to a Hands-Free World
When we hear about distracted driving, it′s typically about texting with friends, searching for a song, and scrolling Instagram. But for many truck drivers without proper tools, essential communication to dispatch is often its own form of distracted driving.
Progress in Sensor Technology for Trucks Showcased at CES
LAS VEGAS — Trucking sensors are becoming an increasingly pivotal area of focus as an enabler of automotive technology, with that growing importance demonstrated at CES 2024.
Boeing Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Miami Airport
MIAMI — A witness saw sparks shooting from a cargo plane as it made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff.
Outlook Brighter for Trucking M&A Market in 2024
The trucking acquisition market is looking to enter a more active year with market conditions likely to drive buyers and sellers to the table in 2024, according to the Tenney Group.
J.B. Hunt Reports Revenue Declined to $3.3 Billion for Q4
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. experienced a decline in revenue and earnings due to weaker performance across its segments during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported.
Stellantis CEO Says Pace of EV Push Hinges on Elections
Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said elections in the U.S. and Europe this year will dictate how quickly he can execute his 30 billion euro investment plan in electric vehicles.
AI, Analytics, Automation Drive the Development of TMS
Transportation management systems have evolved to provide real-time data and advanced analytics to improve freight visibility and fleet decision-making.
Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Food Trade, Risk Higher Grocery Costs
Chaos in the Red Sea is starting to disrupt shipments of produce from coffee to fruit — and threatening to halt a slowdown in food inflation that brought some relief to strained consumers.
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar Pick Site for Battery Plant Venture
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding and Paccar Inc. on Jan. 18 selected Marshall County, Miss., as the manufacturing site for their planned battery cell joint venture.
Ford Cuts Workforce Making Electric F-150s on Weak Demand
Ford Motor Co. said that it would reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken.
FMCSA Leader Robin Hutcheson Is Leaving Agency
Robin Hutcheson will step down as leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 26, the agency said Jan. 19.
CMA CGM, Subsidiary Ceva to Buy UK Logistics Firm Wincanton
French shipping giant CMA CGM SA agreed to buy U.K. logistics company Wincanton Plc, part of the billionaire Saade family’s buying spree to diversify its transport operations.