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GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly to $70.1 Billion in July

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly to $70.1 billion in July as economic recovery overseas helped boost American exports while imports declined.

September 2, 2021
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Truckers Face Outages, Road Closures and Fuel Supply Challenges in Ida’s Wake

Trucking companies are contending with obstructed routes, power outages and fuel supply challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

September 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

More BEV Last-Mile Deliveries Eyed Once Charging Expands

LONG BEACH, Calif. — An electric last-mile surge is coming. Battery-electric vans and medium-duty trucks will claim a predominant role in goods landing at the front door. The charging infrastructure those vehicles will require must expand, too.

September 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Biden Says Ida Shows ‘Climate Crisis’ Has Struck

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sept. 2 pledged robust federal help for the Northeastern and Gulf states battered by Hurricane Ida and for Western states beset by wildfires — with the catastrophes serving as deadly reminders that the “climate crisis†has arrived.

September 2, 2021
BusinessLogistics

CN Railway Should Scrap KC Southern Deal, Baskin Wealth Says

Montreal-based Canadian National has offered $30 billion for its U.S. rival, but the transaction appears to have little chance of succeeding.

September 2, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Trucking Recruitment Firms See Business Surge Amid Driver Shortage

Trucking recruitment firms are seeing a surge in business as carriers seek to fill seats behind the wheel and address a driver shortage that was exacerbated by the pandemic.

September 2, 2021
BusinessFuel

Chevron, Bunge Seek Soy Renewable Fuel Venture

Oil giant Chevron Corp. and oilseed-and-grain company Bunge Ltd. agreed to pursue a joint venture to build a “farmer to fueling station†supply chain to meet demand for less-polluting renewable fuels.

September 2, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Eliminate Distracted Driving, Reduce Risk AND Retain Drivers by Addressing Technology Addiction

Fleets’ distracted driving issues are not unique to the industry, as studies show technology addiction is incredibly prevalent. To solve distracted driving, fleets must address this underlying addiction by preventing the dangerous behavior and providing positive rewards for improvement. Learn more and find solutions in this free download. 

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Reptile Theory: A History and 5 Ways to Win Before Trial

While many factors have contributed to the rise of Nuclear Verdicts, the most prominent has been the spread of “reptile theory†as a strategy employed by the plaintiff’s bar.In this eBook, we discuss how:  Reptile theory was first used and later took the trucking industry by storm  Plaintiff’s attorneys use the strategy against fleets in court  Fleets can get ahead of reptile theory before it’s too late 

September 1, 2021