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US House Passes Water Permitting Bill

Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 26, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Supply Chain Visibility Now Paramount Post-Pandemic

While the logistics challenges and inventory shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have since faded, that time of upheaval has brought lasting changes to supply chain management.

March 26, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Former Tank Truck President Clifford Harvison Dies at 85

Clifford Harvison, a longtime former president of the National Tank Truck Carriers, died March 19 at his home in Stuart, Fla. He was 85. 

March 26, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Maryland CDL Program Puts More Truckers on the Road

Westminster, Md.-based Carroll Community College in March celebrated its latest commercial driver license program graduates, which now total 77 students.

March 26, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Port of South Louisiana Sees Continued Annual Cargo Growth

The Port of South Louisiana experienced a second year of increased cargo that rose 8.8 million short tons of cargo in 2023 to counter a period of declining annual tonnage.

March 26, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Leasing Task Force Hears Concerns About Predatory Contracts

Truckers and industry experts warned that terms of lease-purchase agreements offered by some motor carriers present pitfalls for drivers who learn too late that they’re getting a bad deal.

March 26, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Durable Goods Orders Rise for First Time in Three Months

New orders placed with U.S. factories for durable goods rose in February for the first time in three months, suggesting firms are somewhat optimistic about the direction of the economy.

March 26, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

UPS Sees Sales, Profit Growth Coming Out of ‘Difficult’ 2023

UPS Inc. expects sales and profit to grow over the next three years as the courier overcomes soft demand for package delivery coming out of the pandemic.

March 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

China to Challenge Biden’s EV Plans at the WTO

BEIJING — China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on March 26 over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric vehicle subsidies.

March 26, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal Freight

Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Cargo Ship Rams Into It

BALTIMORE — A containership lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early March 26, causing the span to buckle into the river below. Six people were missing.

March 26, 2024