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Oregon Trucking Stakeholders Sue State Over Road Taxes

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:59
The Oregon Trucking Association, along with three trucking firms, has sued the state and its top politicians, alleging that truckers have been charged more than their share of road taxes.

Container Boom Leads to Q4 Earnings Dip at Hapag-Lloyd

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:20
HAMBURG, Germany — The sharp drop in freight prices following the pandemic has caused a slump in sales and profits at German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.

Elite Truckers Raising Funds for Champion Driver Singelais

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:45
With the start of the National Truck Driving Championships qualifiers a couple of months away, elite truck drivers from New England are calling for colleagues’ support for one of their own.

FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:10
While federal officials were touting the latest round of electric charging infrastructure grants for cars in rural and other communities nationwide, there also was modest good news for trucking.

Texas Oil Regulators Ask State to Sue EPA Over Methane Rule

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 13:38
Texas regulators on Jan. 30 formally asked the state’s attorney general to challenge the Biden administration’s rule that seeks to lower emissions from the oil and gas sector.

Georgia Ports Handled Record Number of Automobiles in 2023

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 13:11
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia Ports Authority said that it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in Brunswick in 2023, while goods sent to Savannah in containers declined 16%.

Senators Introduce Cybersecurity Agriculture Bill

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:42
Legislation meant to enhance cybersecurity in the agriculture sector was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.

Freight Elite Struggle to Hit Climate Goals as Demand Surges

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:01
Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.

Fortescue Says Europe Can’t Compete as a Green Hydrogen Hub

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:54
High power costs will make most of Europe and Japan unattractive as hubs of green hydrogen production, according to the man leading Fortescue's drive to become a global supplier of the fuel.

NHTSA Capable of Regulating High-Tech Vehicles, Carlson Says

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:21
Outgoing NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson discussed issues surrounding changing technologies, including Tesla's Autopilot, Cruise robotaxis and ARC Automotive's air bag inflators.

Truck Makers Launch Zero-Emission Infrastructure Coalition

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:00
A coalition of truck manufacturers is launching a joint initiative to work with stakeholders to accelerate construction of charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs.

GM’s Net Income Rose 12% in 2023 Despite Costly Strike

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:15
DETROIT — General Motors’ net income rose 12% last year despite losing more than $1 billion when many of its plants were shut down by a six-week autoworkers’ strike.

Norfolk Southern Piloting Anonymous Employee Safety Hotline

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:55
OMAHA, Neb. — About 1,000 engineers and conductors who work for Norfolk Southern soon will be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.

UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs, Explore Sale of Coyote Amid Weak Q4

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 07:54
UPS Inc. slid before the opening bell after a mixed quarter and an outlook for this year that was weaker than expected.

Logistics Startup Flexport Will Trim Hundreds More Jobs

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 17:25
Logistics startup Flexport Inc. plans to lay off hundreds of workers, according to a source — the company’s latest effort to reposition itself during a global shipping industry slowdown.

Diesel Price Increase of 2.9¢ Lifts National Average to $3.867

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 16:09
The diesel price pendulum has swung forward this week with a 2.9-cent national average increase, according to data released Jan. 29 by the Energy Information Administration.

Port of Baltimore Security Lauded by US Coast Guard

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 14:44
The Port of Baltimore for the 15th straight year has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its six state-owned, pubic marine terminals.

GM, Honda Hydrogen Fuel Cell JV Begins Commercial Production

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 13:42
A joint venture between General Motors and Honda began commercial production Jan. 25 of hydrogen fuel cells in Brownstown, Mich., aimed at the commercial vehicle market.

Love’s Travel Stops Previews Expansion Plans for 2024

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 13:06
Love’s Travel Stops is rolling out a planned $1 billion expansion of its truck stop network this year with new and remodeled stores that expand the offerings available to truck drivers.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 29, 2024

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 29, 2024 print edition.

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