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Truckers Trying to Navigate the Notch Could Lead to a Fine Mess

Vermont transportation officials have a message for truckers seeking to follow their GPS up state Route 108 through Smugglers’ Notch and over Mount Mansfield: You’ll get stuck and fined up to $4,000.

January 13, 2023
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Stellantis Secures Manganese Sulfate Supply for EV Batteries

The maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles on Jan. 9 said it has secured a supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for electric vehicle batteries.

January 13, 2023
BusinessEquipmentBreaking News

December Class 8 Sales Reach All-Time High

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in December reached an all-time monthly high, Wards Intelligence reported.

January 13, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Yellen Sees Turnaround of Supply Chains in Recent Inflation Data

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen welcomed the most recent U.S. inflation figures, saying some of the most important price pressures over the past two years had begun to decline significantly.

January 13, 2023
BusinessTechnology

FTR Announces Key Executive Changes

FTR, an economic and freight forecasting firm, announced it appointed Jonathan Starks CEO of the company, replacing Eric Starks, who will be transitioning to chairman of the board.

January 12, 2023
Government

Freight Stakeholders Press Congress for Results

WASHINGTON — With the 118th session of Congress underway, freight stakeholders are calling on lawmakers to prioritize proposals targeting supply chain connectivity and long-standing concerns associated with the trucking workforce.

January 12, 2023
BusinessEquipment

MEMA Retools Operational Structure, Announces Executive Appointments

The venerable trade association for motor vehicle and mobility suppliers, parts manufacturers and remanufacturers announced a new brand and business structure as MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association.

January 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cold Storage Facility to Be Built Near Port of Charleston

South Carolina has captured a $49.9 million deal for a cold storage warehousing and logistics company to set up operations near the Port of Charleston, Gov. Henry McMaster announced.

January 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

COVID's Impact on Shopping, Supply Chain Remains Profound

WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic had a profound impact on how shopping and supply chains operate, experts said Jan. 10 during a session at Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting.

January 12, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Inflation Eased Again to 6.5% in December

WASHINGTON — Rising U.S. consumer prices moderated again in December, bolstering hopes that inflation’s grip on the economy will continue to ease this year and possibly require less drastic action by the Federal Reserve to control it.

January 12, 2023

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