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10 Tactics to Reduce Towable Accidents by 80%
Ex-Guard monitors the damage and towable accidents of numerous major fleets across the United States. This white paper highlights the 10 specific practices they use that can lead to dramatic decreases in towable accidents – by as much as 80%.
August 1, 2024The Critical Importance of Proper Wheel Torque
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August 1, 2024The Complete Guide to IBM i
Discover why IBM i remains vital for modern enterprises: scalable, secure, and cost-effective. Explore common use cases, maintenance challenges, and strategies to maximize its potential. Download DDC’s guide to unlock your legacy system's full potential today!Â
August 1, 2024XPO Q2 Profit Jumps as LTL Shipments Rise 4.5%
XPO profit jumped in the second quarter as revenue increased 8% on the back of a 4.5% increase in North American LTL shipments and 7.4% rise in the return obtained for those shipments.
August 1, 2024Port Houston Gets USDA OK to Directly Handle Cold Treatment Cargo
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted authority to Port Houston to handle cold treatment cargo, creating an opportunity for drayage companies in the region.
August 1, 2024C.H. Robinson Profit Jumps on Higher Seaborne Prices
C.H. Robinson Worldwide profit in Q2 jumped 29.7% year over year as a result of higher seaborne services pricing, a bigger margin on truckload and LTL shipments and a decrease in head count.
August 1, 2024Liebherr to Build $176M Distribution Center in Mississippi
A top Swiss manufacturer of construction equipment has inked a $176 million deal with Mississippi state officials to build a massive distribution and logistics center to provide spare parts in North and South America.
August 1, 2024Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete
A bipartisan infrastructure law topping $1 trillion is fueling a wave of freight and passenger mobility projects nationwide this summer.
August 1, 2024Chevron, Hess Merger Faces Long Delay
Shares of Chevron Corp. and Hess Corp. plunged after announcing an arbitration hearing with Exxon Mobil Corp. related to their $53 billion merger will be delayed until at least mid-2025.
August 1, 2024EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver in Midwest
The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver of fuel rules in four Midwest states to address shortages tied to a power outage at an Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery in Joliet, Ill.
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