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Federal Maritime Commissioners Praise Growth at Port of Mobile
Two members of the Federal Maritime Commission praised the growth, diversity and import-export balance of the Port of Mobile during a visit on Nov. 16.
November 17, 2022Unemployment Claims Drop, Complicating Anti-Inflation Measures
The U.S. job market remains healthy as fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, despite the Federal Reserve鈥檚 rapid interest rate hikes this year intended to bring down inflation and tighten the labor market.
November 17, 2022Amazon Employees Fear 鈥楴o One Is Safe鈥 as Layoffs Roil the Ranks
鈥淣o one is safe.鈥 So wrote an Amazon.com Inc. employee on an internal chat room as the company began the largest round of layoffs in its history.
November 16, 2022Orange EV to Relocate Headquarters to Support Product Demand
Orange EV will establish a new corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations in Kansas City, Kan., the electric heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer announced Nov. 16.
November 16, 2022Why XPO Continues to Choose Change
For a time XPO made headlines for its number of acquisitions, now XPO is changing its strategy to maximize the efficacy of its respective offerings.
November 16, 2022Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA
Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law鈥檚 enactment.
November 16, 2022Third Railroad Workers Union Turns Down Pact
The possibility of a nationwide freight railroad strike is increasing after another union turned down a tentative agreement that was negotiated in mid-September among the major Class I carriers, a management council and the Biden administration.
November 16, 2022Factory Output Barely Rises After Tepid Gains in Prior Months
U.S. factory output rose in October by less than expected after downward revisions to prior months, suggesting manufacturing is losing some steam as domestic and global demand moderates.
November 16, 2022Opportunities Abound for Women in Trucking, Observers Say
DALLAS 鈥 Trucking provides women with career opportunities that allow them to chart successful paths, but consideration must be given to challenges they face, experts said at an industry conference.
November 16, 2022Perspective: Retaining Drivers Is About Commitment
So, you鈥檝e hired a truck driver. Now how do you retain them over the long haul?
November 16, 2022