WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has reduced its volume of shipments by aircraft by 90% over two years, putting the service on course to save $1 billion in annual transportation costs.
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Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.
August 7, 2023Cargo Airline Western Global Goes Bankrupt
Florida-based Western Global Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection with plans to slash its debt load after the cargo airline faced a cash crunch.
August 7, 2023Yellow Closure Reshuffles LTL Sector
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp.'s ceasing of operations on July 30 after nearly 100 years in business is causing an upheaval for both its customers and the broader LTL market.
August 3, 2023Construction Costs Soar on Alaska Freight Route
Inflation is blamed for sending project completion costs soaring 68% since 2021 to today’s $840 million to complete a freight route for bringing goods into Alaska from the port in Anchorage.
August 1, 2023Georgia Distribution Center to Team NFI, Bradshaw °®¶¹´«Ã½
Georgia officials announced plans to open a new East Coast distribution center in Effingham County to bring Bradshaw °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s products to customers faster through a partnership with NFI.
July 31, 2023New Iowa Truck Road Unveiled at Missouri River Barge
A road partially funded by a $1 million U.S. government grant is enabling farmers to move freight from Interstate 29 directly to Iowa’s Port of Blencoe barge terminal on the Missouri River.
July 28, 2023Senators Introduce Trucking Safety Bill
Legislation meant to promote highway safety by setting federal standards that further determine a carrier’s competence was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
July 27, 2023Strategic Tactics Drive Cargo Theft Rise
The trucking industry has faced an increase in cargo thefts this year, with thieves developing more sophisticated and strategic tactics.
July 27, 2023Large US-Mexico Truck Crossing to Reopen in Texas
A Mexico border crossing in Texas for commercial truck traffic will reopen after six years starting Aug. 7 to provide an alternative to the Juarez-El Paso land ports of entry.
July 27, 2023