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West Coast Dockworker Talks Imperiled by Seattle Labor Dispute
A dispute over the assignment of work at a terminal in Seattle is casting a shadow on the outcome of talks to reach a new labor contract between 22,000 dockworkers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports and about 70 employers.
September 27, 2022North Dakota Is Creating Its First Combo Freight, Rail Plan
North Dakota is joining a handful of states that are merging their long-term freight and rail plans into a single document to maximize multimodal synergies and streamline federal reporting requirements.
September 27, 2022West Coast Ports May Permanently Lose Volume Share to East Coast
For at least one month, August, the Port of New York and New Jersey was the busiest container port in the U.S. as it nudged ahead of longtime leader Port of Los Angeles in total 20-foot-equivalent units processed.
September 27, 2022Hurricane Ian May Be Among Costliest Storms in US History
Hurricane Ian is poised to become one of the costliest storms in U.S. history, threatening to slam Florida’s western coastline with 125 mph winds.
September 27, 2022McLeod Expands Data Analytics, Introduces New Web User Interface
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — McLeod Software is expanding its data analytics and business intelligence capabilities along with other tools designed to help its carrier and freight broker customers navigate an uncertain business environment.
September 27, 2022Democrats Unveil Spending Bill to Finance Government Through Dec. 16
Democratic lawmakers have unveiled a stopgap spending measure to finance the federal government through Dec. 16, provide additional support to Ukraine and help communities respond to recent natural disasters.
September 27, 2022Massachusetts Congestion Pricing Tolls Stuck at Red Light
A plan to impose congestion pricing tolls on Massachusetts roadways remains kicked back to the state Legislature and unlikely to proceed following Gov. Charlie Baker’s recent veto.
September 27, 2022VTNA Taps Expressway Trucks as First EV Certified Dealer in Ontario
Volvo Trucks North America announced it designated Expressway Trucks as a Volvo Trucks certified electric vehicle dealer.
September 27, 2022Freight Industry Applauds Hutcheson’s Confirmation at FMCSA
The recent Senate confirmation of Robin Hutcheson as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prompted praise from groups representing key aspects of the freight industry.
September 27, 2022Ford to Invest $700 Million in Kentucky Plant to Build Big Pickups
Ford Motor Co. is investing $700 million at its sprawling truck factory in Louisville, Ky., and adding 500 workers to help build a redesigned version of its largest F-Series pickups.
September 27, 2022