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10 Tactics to Reduce Towable Accidents by 80%

Ex-Guard monitors the damage and towable accidents of numerous major fleets across the United States. This white paper highlights the 10 specific practices they use that can lead to dramatic decreases in towable accidents – by as much as 80%.

August 1, 2024
BusinessEquipment

The Critical Importance of Proper Wheel Torque

Increase fleet safety with our essential guide on proper wheel torque and its role in fleet maintenance. Learn to maintain vehicle integrity through accurate torquing practices. Download now and take the first step toward safeguarding your fleet and drivers.

August 1, 2024
Business

The Complete Guide to IBM i

Discover why IBM i remains vital for modern enterprises: scalable, secure, and cost-effective. Explore common use cases, maintenance challenges, and strategies to maximize its potential. Download DDC’s guide to unlock your legacy system's full potential today! 

August 1, 2024
BusinessFor-Hire

XPO Q2 Profit Jumps as LTL Shipments Rise 4.5%

XPO profit jumped in the second quarter as revenue increased 8% on the back of a 4.5% increase in North American LTL shipments and 7.4% rise in the return obtained for those shipments.

August 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Port Houston Gets USDA OK to Directly Handle Cold Treatment Cargo

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted authority to Port Houston to handle cold treatment cargo, creating an opportunity for drayage companies in the region.

August 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

C.H. Robinson Profit Jumps on Higher Seaborne Prices

C.H. Robinson Worldwide profit in Q2 jumped 29.7% year over year as a result of higher seaborne services pricing, a bigger margin on truckload and LTL shipments and a decrease in head count.

August 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Liebherr to Build $176M Distribution Center in Mississippi

A top Swiss manufacturer of construction equipment has inked a $176 million deal with Mississippi state officials to build a massive distribution and logistics center to provide spare parts in North and South America.

August 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete

A bipartisan infrastructure law topping $1 trillion is fueling a wave of freight and passenger mobility projects nationwide this summer.

August 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Chevron, Hess Merger Faces Long Delay

Shares of Chevron Corp. and Hess Corp. plunged after announcing an arbitration hearing with Exxon Mobil Corp. related to their $53 billion merger will be delayed until at least mid-2025.

August 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver in Midwest

The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver of fuel rules in four Midwest states to address shortages tied to a power outage at an Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery in Joliet, Ill.

August 1, 2024