A series of weak second-quarter earnings reports in the weeks ahead should document evidence that truck freight markets have suffered this year amid excess capacity and overstocked inventory, analysts believe.
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Opinion: Mexican Logistics and Sorting Out the Border
The logistics industry in the United States is rapidly evolving. Thirty or 40 years ago, we worked within our own borders to manufacture and produce many of our own goods. In the 1980s and 1990s, this quickly shifted to China and India, because production costs and labor were much cheaper overseas. Even with the costs of transportation, the United States could manufacture goods much easier in China than in our own homeland.
July 11, 2016Honeywell to Acquire Warehouse Automation Firm Intelligrate for $1.5 Billion
A privately held Ohio-based supply chain and warehouse automation company will be purchased for $1.5 billion.
July 6, 2016States to Receive $49 Million in Pipeline Safety Grants
More than $49 million in grants will be distributed to states for safety inspections, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announcedĀ July 1.
July 5, 2016Traffic Deaths Jumped in 2015 by Biggest Percentage in Almost 50 Years
After dropping by 25% from 2005 to 2014, traffic fatalities in theĀ United StatesĀ rose 7.7% last year, according to preliminary data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Fatal crashes involving large trucks were up 4%.
July 5, 2016Public Can Share Input on Vision Waiver Requests
The public may share input about the applications of 23 truck drivers who are requesting a waiver so they may drive commercial trucks despite eye impairments, federal trucking regulators announced June 28.
July 1, 2016Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 5: Meet the New Boss
American Trucking Associations has big news for U.S. House members returning to Washington, D.C., from the July 4 recess. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 5, 2016Central Jersey Students Win āBe Ready. Be Buckled.' Contest
A bright red 18-wheeler traveling down a hill overlooking a skyline and an ocean liner next to an impressive billboard promoting a safety message, and a school bus approaching celebrants at a green park were the top drawings in this yearās āBe Ready. Be Buckled.ā art contest.
June 30, 2016US in Preliminary Finding Says China Truck Tires Subsidized
WASHINGTON ā The U.S. Commerce Department has made a preliminary finding that bus and truck tires from China receivedĀ countervailable, or offset,Ā government subsidies from China ranging from 17.06% to 23.38%.
June 30, 2016July 4 Weekend Traffic Deaths Seen Jumping to Highest Level Since 2008
U.S. traffic fatalities over the Independence Day weekend will probably climb this year to the most since 2008 as an improved economy and lower gas prices encourage more people to get behind the wheel, a safety group said.
June 30, 2016