General News
Baltimore-Area Truckers Struggle to Find Loads
Like thousands of workers who depend on the Port of Baltimore, now closed to ship traffic, truckers have found themselves sidelined and facing uncertainty.
Grant Diverted to Add Vehicle Cargo Area in Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore will be able to receive roll-on/roll-off cargo due to federal and state officials agreeing to divert an $8.26 million grant to add 10 acres of cargo laydown space.
Biden Tours Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Area
BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden got a firsthand look April 5 at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
CVSA’s Roadcheck to Focus on Tractor Protection Systems
During International Roadcheck on May 14-16, CVSA-certified inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems — and drivers who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Agile Cold Storage Chooses Louisiana for $45.9M Facility
Agile Cold Storage is revamping a historic Louisiana brick-making facility with plans to ship 100 containers weekly of food products from its new Pearl River facility.
Georgia Opens State CDL Facility in Central Region
Only a month after the Georgia Department of Driver Services opened its only CDL testing site in the central part of the state, the center has already helped 19 drivers get on the road.
Q1 Auto Sales Grow 5.1% Despite High Interest Rates
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 5.1% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed.
Limited-Access Channel Could Open in Baltimore by April 30
BALTIMORE — Engineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month.
Employers Added a Robust 303,000 Jobs in March
WASHINGTON — America’s employers in March added a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls, bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession.
Trucker Path Launches Brokerage Service for Smaller Brokers
Transportation technology provider Trucker Path is launching a new brokerage service offering designed for small to midsize freight brokers, the company announced April 3.
Positive Drug Tests for Truck Drivers Down, FMCSA Says
The number of positive drug tests for marijuana and nearly all other substances identified among truck drivers declined in 2023 compared with 2022, according to FMCSA.
Nevada Event Kicks Off NTDC Champ Wilson’s Goal to Repeat
Gragg Wilson, the reigning “Super Bowl of Safety” grand champion, called Nevada’s upcoming precision driving tournament an ideal venue for kicking off this year’s road to his title defense.
Penske Sues Sacramento Over Environmental Plan
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has sued the city of Sacramento, Calif., alleging the city's environmental plan will harm the company's large North Sacramento facility.
Americold, Arkansas Officials Kick Off $90M Expansion
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders helped open a $90 million cold storage and distribution facility expansion by Americold to strengthen the state’s food supply chain.
Stellantis CEO Says EV Battery Weight Must Be Halved
The weight of electric vehicles batteries should be halved over the next decade in order to make the cars more efficient and environmentally friendly, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said.
South Korean Chipmaker Plans $3.87 Billion Indiana Plant
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A major South Korean computer chipmaker said April 3 it plans to spend more than $3.87 billion in Indiana to build a semiconductor packaging plant and research center.
Ford to Delay Production of New Electric Pickup, Large SUV
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
Maritime Terminal Set for Influx of Ships in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — The only maritime shipping terminal currently operating in the Port of Baltimore is preparing to process an influx of ships.
Inside an Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Station
Take a look inside one of Amazon's newest delivery stations, where 40,000 to 50,000 packages a day are sorted and handed off to drivers to take them to their final destination.
Va. Port Onboards Baltimore Truckers Amid Cargo Diversions
As diverted Baltimore cargo lands in Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida, truckers and port officials are working out processing details and committed to helping.