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Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac

Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac.

August 23, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Rate Cuts Seem Inevitable After Fed Chair Powell's Speech

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest rate cuts are coming in a much-anticipated speech Aug. 23 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

August 23, 2024
BusinessFor-HireTop 100

Mike Gannon Appointed to Lead CRST

CRST has appointed Mike Gannon as its newest president and CEO, the company announced Aug. 23.

August 23, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

NTDC Spotlight: Robert Foskey

INDIANAPOLIS — Robert Foskey will become chairman for next year’s National Truck Driving Championships. He plans to continue promoting the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie.

August 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuelPrivate

Halliburton Warning Oil Clients After Cybersecurity Attack

Halliburton, the world’s biggest provider of fracking services, said it is alerting customers and other stakeholders after an unauthorized third party gained access to some of its systems.

August 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26

A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.

August 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

TxDOT to Assume Control of Key Freight Route, Cut Toll Costs

The Texas Transportation Commission is proceeding with a $1.73 billion buyout to take over state Highway 288 tolling operations to lower fares.

August 23, 2024
Business

Big Scoop: Ice Cream Giant Plans $425M New York Expansion

Trucking companies can anticipate new opportunities as Wells Enterprises invests $425 million to expand its New York plant. Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states.  

August 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

CVC and DSV Compete in $15.6B Bid for DB Schenker Unit

Deutsche Bahn is currently evaluating the final offers and needs to discuss with the government on CVC’s proposal.

August 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

DSV Orders 300 Electric Trucks in Major Volvo Deal

Logistics firm DSV plans to buy 300 electric heavy trucks from Volvo AB in what would be one of the largest commercial orders to date for the Swedish manufacturer’s battery-powered rigs.

August 23, 2024