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Port of Laredo Cargo Is Big Winner in Biden’s New I-27 Law

Boosting U.S.-Mexico cargo movements through the Port of Laredo will be a key outcome of President Joe Biden’s recent enactment of a new law designating a future Interstate 27.

April 2, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Beats EV Production Estimates

Rivian Automotive built and delivered more electric vehicles last quarter than Wall Street expected, giving the automaker a boost as it grapples with production hurdles and heavy costs.

April 2, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla Sales Fall Way Short of Estimates

Tesla Inc. suffered its first year-over-year sales drop since the early days of the COVID pandemic.

April 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Second Channel Opens at Baltimore Bridge Site

BALTIMORE — Crews opened a second temporary channel April 2 allowing a limited amount of marine traffic to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Freight Railroads Must Keep Two-Person Crews

Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized April 2.

April 2, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Cargo Ship Owner Seeks $44 Million Liability Limit

The owner of the ship that rammed a bridge in Baltimore, killing six workers and disrupting the eastern U.S. transportation network, is seeking to limit its liability to about $43.7 million.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Falls Back Below $4 a Gallon at $3.996

The national average diesel price dipped back below $4 a gallon after a 3.8-cent decrease to $3.996, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 1.

April 1, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Improving Back Office Efficiency in the Freight Industry

Technology is transforming the freight industry, accelerating the transition from manual processes to digital. And in a fiercely competitive landscape where every advantage matters, adopting innovation isn't merely beneficial – it's imperative. In this report, explore six strategies to supercharge your back office.     

April 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

The Pitfalls of Consumer-Grade Tablets for Trucking

This whitepaper examines the differences between consumer-grade tablets and built-for-trucking devices to assess the impact on operations, including:   - How different devices fare in demanding weather conditions   - Service disruptions and logistical issues with consumer-grade tablets   - How managed solutions can reduce overall device costs     

April 1, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Revolutionizing Freight Operations with FreightX

The freight industry is rapidly digitizing and fraud is an increasing concern. Establishing trust through data integrity and transaction transparency is key to overcoming challenges. Download our whitepaper to learn how to navigate the changing freight landscape. 

April 1, 2024