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Cummins’ $1.5 Billion Atmus Exchange Offer Attracts Traders

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:20
Cummins Inc. plans to distribute its remaining stakes in Atmus Filtration Technologies about a year after carving out the unit in an initial public offering.

New England Logistics Firm Opens Another Dallas-Area Site

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 15:23
Barrett Distribution Centers has added a second fulfillment center to its Dallas-area footprint with a new Forney facility.

Walmart Launches Express On-Demand Early-Morning Delivery

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 14:46
Walmart has launched an early delivery service it says will get products to your door on demand in as little as 30 minutes, starting at 6 a.m.

Medium-Duty Sales Hit Fourth Month of Gains in February

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:55
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks increased 13.5% year-over-year in February, marking a fourth consecutive month of positive gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

USPS Adds Security Features to Many Mail Collection Boxes

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:41
Amid a nationwide security crackdown, the U.S. Postal Service has made changes to its collection boxes, adding electronic locking mechanisms that make it harder to access mail receptacles.

Congress Clears Fentanyl Response Bill

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:20
Legislation meant to assist with the country’s response to the fentanyl addiction crisis was recently approved by Congress, a move celebrated by American Trucking Associations.

Class 8 Truck Sales Continue Downward Trend in February

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:06
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February continued a trend of year-over-year declines, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

House Panel Advances Pipeline Bill

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:20
A five-year update of federal pipeline safety operations was recently approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Buttigieg Takes Railroads to Task on Safety

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 08:39
OMAHA, Neb. — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reiterated his concerns about railroad safety and scolded the industry for not doing more to improve.

Biden Eyes Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies as Tensions Simmer

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 08:12
President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from a group of unions asking his administration to review China’s subsidies for shipbuilders.

Cargill Looks to Use Sails on Cargo Ships to Burn Less Fuel

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 22:56
Commodities giant Cargill Inc. is looking to add wind-power capability on future cargo ships, after experimenting with sails that made a large vessel greener.

Global Fuel Prices Are Surging With Supply Risks Ahead

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 22:00
Disruptions on the world’s major trade routes, refinery closures and resurgent demand are pushing up global fuel prices in the run-up to a U.S. presidential election.

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:00
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

Voltera Adds 19 Sites to Fleet Charging Portfolio

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:49
Charging infrastructure specialist Voltera secured a further 19 development sites to give it a total of 21, the company said. The company aims to double its portfolio by the end of the year.

TFI Buys Hercules Forwarding to Boost US LTL Operations

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:37
TFI International is to buy less-than-truckload carrier Hercules Forwarding Inc. for an undisclosed sum, it said.

Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:00
If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.

Continental Sees 2-4% Rise in CV Replacement Tire Sales

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:54
Continental AG expects North American commercial vehicle replacement tire sales to rise between 2% and 4% year-over-year in 2024, the German tire manufacturer said.

Mentorship Programs Help Truck Drivers Adjust to Daily Life

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:34
Many trucking companies offer mentorship programs for new drivers to help them navigate all the nuances of the trucking lifestyle that aren’t taught in a formal CDL training course.

Biden Delivers Road Map to Electrify Longhaul Truck Routes

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:29
The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.

San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:59
The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

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