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GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USDOT's Camden on Freight Initiatives

USDOT Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discusses the agency's freight initiatives that are in the works or being planned for the future. 

February 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Five Questions: Chris DeMillo, Leonard's Express

Chris DeMillo was promoted to vice president of information technology in September after holding several IT positions since joining the company in 2005.

February 23, 2024

Will There Be a Diesel Shortage in 2024?  

Despite persistent supply chain challenges, economic conditions and government regulations, the supply of diesel fuel is expected to keep pace with demand for 2024.

February 21, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Surges 21¢ to $4.109 a Gallon

Diesel's national average price topped $4 for the first time in 10 weeks, rising 21 cents to $4.109 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week of Feb.12.

February 15, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mack Invests $14.5 Million in Roanoke Valley Expansion

Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Roanoke, Va., the company announced Feb. 9.

February 13, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Yokohama Unveils New Commercial Tire Sizes

Yokohama Tire Corp. is expanding the sizes of its 124R and 714R commercial tires, the company announced Feb. 5.

February 9, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Averitt Bolsters Nashville Presence With Upgraded Facilities

Averitt Express expanded three of its key facilities as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen its foothold in Nashville, Tenn., the company announced Jan. 31.

February 6, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

STB Modifies Performance Requirements for Class I Railroads

Changes are being made in a nearly 2-year-old federal government requirement regarding performance levels at four Class I freight railroads.

February 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Uber Freight Unveils Pilot for New Scheduling API

Uber Freight is piloting a new scheduling application programming interface that aims to foster seamless communication across its network, the company announced Feb. 5.

February 5, 2024
TechnologyEquipmentSafety

Five Questions: Craig Provonsha

Pilot Flying J's overseer of fleet maintenance shares his thoughts on what he sees for the equipment and maintenance segment this year. 

February 2, 2024