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Congressional Democrats Push Rail Safety Bills

To mark the anniversary of a freight train derailment in Ohio, policymakers renewed calls for approving a legislative response as the industry highlights safety improvements.

February 8, 2024
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Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt Exits After Omni Deal Completion

Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt exited the company days after finally completing the carrier’s at-times contentious merger with Omni Logistics.

February 8, 2024
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Republican Lawmakers Target FHWA Rule

Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.

February 8, 2024
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RXO Closes First Full Year as Company With Q4 Results

RXO closed out its first full year as a stand-alone company by reporting fourth-quarter earnings gains on a year-over-year revenue decline, the company detailed Feb. 8.

February 8, 2024
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Congressional Republicans Continue EV Pushback

Senior congressional Republicans called on GOP leaders in the House and Senate to deny funding that would be used to advance proposals associated with electric vehicles.  

February 8, 2024
Business

Update: Yellow Repays $700M Pandemic-Era Loan to Treasury Dept.

The auction of Yellow's assets is continuing as sales of the bankrupt carrier's terminals are funding debt repayments. 

February 8, 2024
BusinessEquipment

January Class 8 Truck Orders Start 2024 Strong

North American Class 8 truck orders started off the year strong with January figures increasing from the year-ago period, according to ACT Research.

February 8, 2024
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FMCSA: FTC Proposal Should Include Truck Towing Provisions

FMCSA filed comments in support of an FTC proposed rule banning junk fees that trucking regulators have argued should include provisions to mitigate predatory truck towing.

February 8, 2024
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Planned Savannah Private Port Terminal Stokes Traffic Fears

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The planned SeaPoint marine terminal east of downtown Savannah is spurring concerns about port-related traffic overwhelming the streets and rail tracks in the area.

February 8, 2024
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Shipping Officials: Supply Chain Equipped to Deal With Attacks

The world’s critical shipping lanes are facing a group of modern-day “Barbary pirates” with the recent violence in the Red Sea, according to Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel.

February 8, 2024