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Big Automakers: Future Fuel Economy Rules Unfairly Target Us

General Motors, Ford and Stellantis face a combined $10.5 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules, according to an estimate from their trade group.

October 2, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Nudges Up 0.7¢ a Gallon to $4.593

The national average diesel price nudged up seven-tenths of a cent to reach $4.593 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 2.

October 2, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

CDL Classes Planned as Part of Maui Recovery

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is planning to launch classes for a commercial driver license to help Maui wildfire victims rebuild their lives.

October 2, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Government Sues Union Pacific Over Using Flawed Vision Test

The U.S. government has joined some former workers in suing Union Pacific over the way it used a vision test to disqualify workers the railroad believed were colorblind.

October 2, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Eco-Driving for Cost Savings and Safety

A recent study by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) explored how the ISAAC Coach advanced in-cab coaching for eco-driving delivered increases in safety along with fuel savings. Read this whitepaper to learn about implementing eco-driving in your fleet. 

October 2, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Trucker Path Launches Single-Trip Spot Insurance

Trucker Path is now providing all-risk spot cargo insurance coverage as single-trip policies and per-load pricing, the trucking technology company announced Sept. 27.

October 2, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

3PL Warehouse Services Buys Sky Transportation

Third-party logistics specialist Warehouse Services said Sept. 28 it acquired Texas-based Sky Trans Group Holdings for an undisclosed amount.

October 2, 2023
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 2, 2023

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 2, 2023 print edition.

October 2, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Crowley Names Dennis White to Lead Brokerage Operations

Crowley has selected Dennis White as its newest vice president of brokerage services, the maritime and logistics company announced Oct. 2.

October 2, 2023
Government

Shutdown Averted: Congress Approves Nov. 17 Funding Fix

Capitol Agenda: Before Congress cleared for the president a temporary funding bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made the case for keeping the government operating.

October 2, 2023