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Business, Logistics

Midwest Rivers鈥 Falling Water Levels Raise Shipping Concerns

Water levels on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are falling for a second straight year, raising the prospect of shipping problems along the all-important U.S. freight routes.

July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

鈥楪reen Bank鈥 Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal 鈥済reen bank鈥 for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.

July 14, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS to Train Nonunion Employees to Deliver Packages

UPS Inc. plans to train nonunion employees to deliver packages in the event of a labor disruption in the U.S., underscoring the potential for a strike as a crucial negotiating deadline nears.

July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain

As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.

July 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

DHL Plans Expansion in Latin America

Five Latin American nations could share $556 million by 2028 as contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain plans to expand its regional fulfillment network.

July 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Step Up Push to Bring Veterans Into Trucking

If there鈥檚 an issue that is much discussed in industry circles, it鈥檚 undoubtedly dealing with the worker shortage, more specifically, the technician shortage.

July 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

TMC鈥檚 Summer Conference Places Priority on Education

Whether because of an interest in sustainability or just anticipated regulatory compliance, interest in vehicle electrification is high among fleet managers.

July 14, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Industry Works to Make Electric CVs More Affordable

As adoption of electric-powered commercial vehicles grows, component manufacturers are looking more closely at offering services and devices to attract more fleet buyers.

July 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

Fleets Tackle Parts Shop Organization

Fleets share strategies on how to maintain parts inventory to eliminate downtime and other inefficiencies.

July 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Natural Gas Truck Engines Could Reduce Fuel, Maintenance

By the middle of next year, Cummins will be offering a full-size truck engine that runs on natural gas, called the X15N.

July 14, 2023