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Retail Sales Slip 0.4% in February After January’s Burst

America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, as retail sales slipped 0.4% with declines across multiple industries.

March 15, 2023

Kansas City Southern’s Sale to Canadian Pacific Approved

The Surface Transportation Board approved the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad in the nation’s first major rail merger since 1998.

March 15, 2023

February Medium-Duty Sales Post 3.4% Decline

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined 3.4% in February compared with year-ago levels, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 15, 2023

North American EV Production Slowly Catches Up to Demand

Electric vehicle production in North America is finally creeping up on EV demand, as automakers like Volkswagen, Ford, Lucid and Rivian hustle to close the output gap with front-runner Tesla.

March 14, 2023

Senate CDL Bill Spotlights Veterans

Legislation that would ensure veterans benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 14, 2023

DOT Announces $2.5 Billion Grant for Charging Infrastructure

The government announced $2.5 billion in grants for charging stations and alternative fueling infrastructure, partly to increase access along highway corridors for longhaul trucking.

March 14, 2023

REPLAY: How to Build Your Business Continuity Plan (Pt. 2)

The adoption of advanced technologies and cloud-based computing has been a boon for smarter logistics and operations, but it comes with the growing threat of cyberattacks. Whether the threat be ransomed data or operational disruptions, how do you expect the unexpected? How can you prepare your trucking company for the worst?

March 14, 2023

REPLAY: How to Build Your Business Continuity Plan (Pt. 1)

The recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank is the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, leaving many businesses to wonder how it happened and if it could have been prevented. Today's trucking companies must contend with and prepare for issues like nuclear verdicts and ransomware attacks to prevent disruptions to their operations. How does a company plan for any number of threats and what does the best business continuity plan look like?

March 14, 2023

Automated Truck Developer Gatik to Make Kroger Deliveries

Autonomous technology developer Gatik is partnering with grocery store chain Kroger for deliveries via automated medium-duty trucks in the Dallas area.

March 15, 2023

Uber, Lyft Get Positive Ruling in California Labor Case

App-based ride-hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled March 13.

March 14, 2023