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BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Ports on Both Coasts Wrap 2023 Below Year-Earlier Levels

The nation’s port leaders say that while container volume was down in the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico facilities, overall trends for 2024 are pointing up.

January 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

DOT Panel Examines Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements

A U.S. Department of Transportation leasing task force has begun examining maintenance provisions in lease-purchase agreements.

January 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

USDA Awards $8.8 Million in Grants to Expand Biodiesel Sales

Nearly half of $18.89 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture biofuel grants recently awarded to 22 states will be funneled to projects that increase biodiesel storage, distribution and dispensing.

January 22, 2024
BusinessSafetyTCA

Pennsylvania Goodwill Promotes CDL Training for Youth

Officials at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced this month they are holding open enrollment for a program aimed at showing young people the benefits of CDL certification.

January 22, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Idaho Offers New Online Renewals for Commercial Bulk Permits

Idaho is now offering commercial vehicle operators the option of bulk online renewal of annual special permits in an effort to help save time and money.

January 22, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Wrapped Trailer Designs Help Fleets With Brand Recognition

Some fleets have found a sweet spot to meet the needs of both marketing and transportation with one, seemingly simple, solution: branded trailer designs.

January 22, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Pennsylvania Diesel Tax Drops 4.4¢, Still Among Highest in US

Pennsylvania truckers are paying slightly less for diesel this year, thanks to lower average wholesale fuel prices last year that led the state to drop the motor fuel tax rate.

January 22, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Forward Air Reaches Deal With Omni Logistics on Acquisition

Forward Air Corp. and Omni Logistics have settled litigation surrounding a planned merger that allows a deal to proceed under amended terms, the companies announced Jan. 22.

January 22, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTCA

STB Calls for Status Hearing on Gulf Coast Amtrak Project

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board, which oversaw hearings into the possible restart of Gulf Coast rail during 2022, is calling the parties involved in the case for a status hearing.

January 22, 2024
BusinessSafety

Daihatsu Sees Long Wait to Resume Business Amid Safety Snafu

TOKYO — Daihatsu Motor Co., a Japanese unit of Toyota Motor Corp. that allegedly cheated on safety tests for decades, said Jan. 22 it doesn’t expect to resume shipping cars any time soon.

January 22, 2024