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Spot Market Remains Suppressed Amid Stubborn Capacity

The trucking spot market has remained in a down cycle for more than a year as the number of trucks and drivers diminished — albeit at a slower rate than the decline in overall freight demand.

February 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Stakeholders Help Defeat Washington State Truck Idling Bill

Trucking stakeholders in Washington state helped defeat a Senate bill that aimed to institute stringent truck-idling provisions modeled after California emission regulations.

February 29, 2024
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Could Free Shipping Be Coming to an End for Online Shoppers?

A Google search for “end of free shipping” churns out dozens of media and trade group reports. This time, however, consumer concerns may be warranted.

February 29, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Promises Less Downtime Via VNL Communications Options

Volvo Trucks North America provided a deeper dive into the communications enhancements the truck maker’s redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor offers, including options to reduce downtime.

February 29, 2024
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

FMC’s Maffei Highlights Supply Chain, Overseas Disruptions

President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Maritime Commission told senators investing in infrastructure projects would continue to enhance supply chain connectivity.

February 29, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Forward Air Reports 138% Earnings Drop for Q4

Forward Air Corp. experienced a 138% earnings drop year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 28.

February 29, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Used Truck Sales in January Rise 17% From Prior Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in January increased 17.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported.

February 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

EPA Announces $3 Billion in Clean Port Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 billion in grants are available this year in a Clean Ports Program to pay for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.

February 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Higher Container Volumes Signal Strong Start to New Year

The four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year.

February 29, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Ford EVs Need Adapter to Use Tesla’s Network

DETROIT — Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but they’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for free.

February 29, 2024