General News
January Class 8 Truck Orders Continue Monthly Decline
North American Class 8 orders in January hit 18,400 units, continuing a monthly decline since peaking in September, ACT Research reported.
Ohio Weighs Two-Year, Multibillion-Dollar Transportation Budget
Ohio DOT Director Jack Marchbanks emphasized increased costs during a Feb. 7 hearing in which he unveiled Gov. Mike DeWine’s transportation budget recommendations.
Werner Reports Earnings Decline Despite Revenue Gain in Q4
Werner Enterprises experienced an earnings decline despite revenue gains due to changing macroeconomic conditions in the fourth quarter, the company reported Feb. 7.
Maersk Sees Global Trade Contracting as Much as 2.5% in 2023
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S said “muted” economic growth is set to push the world’s container shipping volumes down by as much as 2.5% this year.
Thousands of CSX Workers First to Get Paid Sick Leave
OMAHA, Neb. — Several thousand workers at CSX will soon get one of the things that pushed the U.S. railroad industry to the brink of a strike last fall: paid sick time.
Former Celadon Executives Settle Civil Case with SEC
Two former top executives for now-defunct Celadon Group Inc. have agreed to an undisclosed court settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with civil fraud allegations dating to 2019.
Supply Chains Must Change, Says Maersk’s Ditlev Blicher
Increasing volatility in global supply chains means shipping lines must undergo a radical restructuring to survive, according to A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S.
Volkswagen Misses Full-Year Cash Target After Supply Chain Woes
Volkswagen AG missed its cash-flow target for the year after supply chain and logistics disruptions in recent months left the carmaker with unsold vehicles.
New Jersey Spot Again Leads ATRI’s Top Highway Bottlenecks
A troublesome spot along I-95 once again topped the list of the nation’s worst chokepoints on the American Transportation Research Institute Top Truck Bottlenecks list, while the Atlanta metro area stood out as a gridlocked region by claiming six of the top 20 spots on the list.
Secretary Marty Walsh to Leave Labor for NHL Players’ Association, Reports Say
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh is leaving the Biden administration, according to people familiar with the matter.
Illinois Supreme Court Extends Statute of Limitations for Biometric Lawsuits
The Illinois Supreme Court has issued a decision that strengthens the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act — one of the nation’s strictest laws regulating the collection and storage of biometrics.
VinFast Cuts About 80 Jobs in North America, Including US CFO
Electric vehicle maker VinFast has cut about 80 jobs in North America, including its U.S. chief financial officer, raising questions about the health of the Vietnamese company ahead of a possible stock listing.
Imports Surge Led to Record Trade Gap in 2022
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record last year on a surge in imports as American companies scrambled early on to ensure they had enough merchandise on hand to meet demand.
Diesel Drops 8.3¢ to $4.539 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel slid 8.3 cents to $4.539 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Feb. 6.
Senators Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill
Legislation aimed at reducing the theft of catalytic converters was introduced in the U.S. Senate this month.
RXO Expands Suite of Carrier-Focused Services
RXO launched an expanded suite of exclusive partnerships and discounts to incentivize carriers with cost savings, the company announced Feb. 1.
Carriers Claim Victory in Chassis Choice Ruling
The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference of American Trucking Associations has won a favorable judgment in its case against the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association and others in a dispute involving chassis choice for carriers that operate at maritime and inland ports.
Biden to Tout Infrastructure in State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden recently toured Amtrak’s Northeast corridor to highlight his infrastructure agenda ahead of the State of the Union address Feb. 7. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for February 6, 2023
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the February 6, 2023 print edition.
Forward Air Expands in Chicago Area With New Terminal
Forward Air Corp. will expand its expedited less-than-truckload service offering in the Chicago area with a new terminal in Bolingbrook, Ill., the company announced Feb. 6.