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Hydrogen, Alternative Fuels Advancing Steadily, Natso Panelists Say
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Like other sectors of the trucking industry, truck stop plazas are learning firsthand the challenges and opportunities they will face as hydrogen, battery-electric and other alternative fuel sources become more widespread.
March 10, 2023Phillips Industries Expands Its Mexico Facility
ARTEAGA, Mexico — Phillips Industries has unveiled a newly updated, 500,000-square-foot production operation that’s intended to bring manufacturing and supply chain capacity closer to its North American customers.
March 10, 2023Trucking Critical to Port of Milwaukee’s New Export Facility
The Port of Milwaukee’s new $40 million agricultural maritime export facility not only marks its largest cash infusion since the 1950s, but also will open doors to more overseas markets using its multimodal infrastructure.
March 9, 2023DOT’s Fiscal 2024 Budget Request Boosts Safety, Supply Chain Programs
Safety and freight connectivity programs are prioritized in the White House’s fiscal 2024 budget request for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
March 9, 2023Class 8 Orders Rebound in February
North American Class 8 orders in February hit 23,600 units, ending a month-to-month decline that started in October, ACT Research reported.
March 9, 2023Uber Considering Spinning Off Freight Logistics Division
Uber Technologies Inc. is exploring whether to spin off its Uber Freight logistics arm in a sale or as a separate publicly traded company to streamline its focus on ride hailing and food delivery, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 9, 2023Reduce Liability and Insurance Costs with Precision GPS
Program Aired: March 9, 2023 2 p.m. ET. The newest positioning technology is 100x more accurate than the current market standard. Such advancement promises trucking companies better ways to mitigate risk, reduce liability, and monitor safety. But how does it work in practice? This seminar explores the practical application of precision GPS and discusses fleet safety, accident reduction, and driver management.
March 9, 2023Truck Drivers Appreciate Company Praise, Survey Shows
ORLANDO, Fla. — Truck drivers ranked praise from their companies as the characteristic they most appreciate in an employer, according to a recent survey.
March 9, 2023Trucking Titans Share M&A Tips
ORLANDO, Fla. — The market for buying and selling trucking companies was a hot topic at a recent industry trade show, so it’s little wonder that a discussion with three leaders who share recent experience on the issue drew a crowd.
March 9, 2023Senators Unveil Freight Rail Safety Proposals
During an examination of a recent freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the top senator on the transportation committee endorsed proposals meant to enhance safety along commercial supply chains.
March 9, 2023