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Landstar says April yields ‘significantly’ outpacing seasonality
Freight broker Landstar System said Tuesday that the market is in the early stages of an upcycle. It reported notable yield growth during the first quarter, propelling financial results past analysts’ expectations. Landstar…
Ghirardelli recalling powdered drink mixes because of Salmonella
Ghirardelli has recalled certain powdered beverage mixes. The recall was initiated following a recall initiated by California Dairies Inc. because of a concern of potential Salmonella contamination in milk powder, which was…
Toyota Suppliers Warn of Parts Shortages Tied to Iran War
Supply chain disruptions stemming from the Iran war are starting to create choke points across Japan, including the network of companies surrounding Toyota.
ArcBest Posts Q1 Revenue Gain in Tenuous Freight Environment
ArcBest Corp. posted an increase in first-quarter revenue despite freight market uncertainty, the company reported April 28.
US Imports More Used Cooking Oil From China for Biofuels
American imports of Chinese used cooking are set to accelerate as increased U.S. biofuel-blending requirements kick in and the Iran war drives up energy costs, making the feedstock a relative bargain.
ATA Pushes Truck Parking Funding in Next Highway Bill
The trucking industry is insisting lawmakers include long-term funding for truck parking in the next surface transportation reauthorization.
USGS Says Appalachian Lithium Could Support EV Battery Demand
The Appalachian region holds enough lithium — a key ingredient in EV batteries — to curb U.S. reliance on imports for centuries, the U.S. Geological Survey says.
Port Houston March rebound pushes Q1 volumes past 1M TEUs
Port Houston posted a strong rebound in March cargo volumes, helping push first-quarter container traffic past 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) while total tonnage continued to climb on the strength of bulk…
Publisher’s Platform: It’s Time to Get the S*%! Out of Chicken: Declare Salmonella an Adulterant
We did it with E. coli in hamburger. The sky didn’t fall. Here’s why we must do it again — and finish the job. I have spent more than thirty years suing food companies on behalf of people who got sick — and died — from…
TFI Beats Q1 Expectations as TL Flatbed Ops Boost Results
TFI International posted a stronger first quarter than expected, aided by acquisitions made during the freight downturn that grew its industrial customer base.
