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Perspective: EPA’s GHG Phase 3 Rule Needs Fixing

One of my guiding principles, both personally and professionally, is to fix the problem. The commercial truck industry definitely has a problem to fix, writes ATD Chairman Scott Pearson.

June 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

BlackSuit Gang Blamed in Cyberattack on Car Dealers

A hacking group called BlackSuit is behind the cyberattack on CDK Global that has paralyzed car sales across the U.S., according to Allan Liska, a threat analyst at the security firm Recorded Future Inc.

June 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Dali Cargo Ship Leaves Baltimore for Virginia

The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia, three months after it lost power and crashed into one of the Key Bridge’s supporting columns and caused the bridge to collapse.

June 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Rail Bridge Collapses During Midwest Flooding

A huge train bridge collapsed into the Big Sioux River near Sioux City, Iowa, late June 23, an emergency manager said.

June 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Railroads Must Report Hazmat Immediately After Derailment

OMAHA, Neb. — A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately.

June 24, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

UPS to Sell Coyote Logistics to RXO

UPS Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its asset-light freight brokerage business, Coyote Logistics, to RXO Inc., the company announced June 23.

June 24, 2024
BusinessSafety

New England Truckers Support Brian Singelais

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.— Brian Singelais, a former NTDC class champion, has received an outpouring of support from the New England trucking community as he recovers from a heart transplant. 

June 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Louisiana Governor Vetoes State Tort Reform Bill

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed tort reform legislation touted by trucking leaders as a step toward stabilizing excessive insurance and legal costs.

June 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Car Dealerships Disrupted by Pair of Cyberattacks

NEW YORK — Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector.

June 21, 2024
BusinessFor-Hire

Interactive Map: Where the 2024 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Are in North America

Find out where the 2024 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

June 21, 2024