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Businesses Weigh Fallout From Dockworkers Strike
As day one of the dockworkers strike unfolded, economists were trying to quantify the damage from the supply chain disruption caused by the closure of 36 ports.
October 2, 2024DB Schenker Sale Faces Decisive Vote
Deutsche Bahn AG’s planned 4.3 billion-euro ($15.8 billion) sale of its logistics arm is facing a decisive vote Oct. 2.
October 2, 2024Oil Flows Slump for Fourth Straight Month
The seaborne flow of oil fell for a fourth straight month in September on the back of hefty declines from Libya, where a political row spilled over into supply disruptions.
October 2, 2024Tesla Posts First 2024 Quarterly Increase in Deliveries
Low-interest financing, sweet lease deals, price cuts and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker.
October 2, 2024Helene Leaves Flooded Farms, Fouled Rivers, Dozens Dead
As historic floodwaters unleashed by Hurricane Helene recede across the Southeast, the region faces a humanitarian, economic and ecological crisis of staggering scope.
October 2, 2024Chip Firms Monitor Quartz Supplies After Hurricane Hits Mines
Global semiconductor makers are monitoring supplies of high-purity quartz, a material critical to the industry, after Hurricane Helene halted production at two North Carolina mines.
October 2, 20245 Questions Your Telematics RFP is Missing
A well-defined RFP ensures a fleet attracts the right vendor who can deliver solutions that meet your needs. Before sending your telematics RFP to vendors, explore these key questions to ensure your fleet’s operations and expectations are aligned for success.
October 1, 2024Deer Damage: 10 Tips to 80% Fewer Towable Accidents
While the costs to repair an animal strike can soar over $50,000; fleets feel the regulatory and financial pinch when towable accidents get recorded in the CSA database. Learn 10 cost-effective strategies to prevent towable accidents.
October 1, 2024Boost your safety program: Overcome 4 common roadblocks
Mastering driver and vehicle maintenance data is essential for enhancing fleet safety and productivity. Discover how telematics can reduce downtime, boost productivity, retain drivers, and maximize your safety program’s value with dynamic, integrated safety data insights.Â
October 1, 2024Is AI a Game-Changer or Risk for Transportation?
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.'s in-depth whitepaper, "Analysis of the Benefits and Risks for the Transportation Sector," explores AI’s advantages—route optimization, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving—while addressing critical challenges like data privacy, legal compliance, and cybersecurity.Â
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