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Diesel Price Climbs to $4.475 a Gallon
Diesel prices lurched forward another 8.6 cents a gallon to reach $4.475 for the national average, according to data from the Energy Information Administration released Aug. 28.
What to look out for when hauling FEMA loads
Even as city, state and federal officials urge residents to flee ahead of high winds and flooding, truck drivers answer the call to haul emergency supplies to areas where hurricanes are expected to strike. However, the way…
What the biggest plush company on Amazon has to say about peak season – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the biggest plush seller on Amazon about Prime Day results, peak season prognostications and if retailers have worked through the inventory glut. Viahart President…
Florida seaports brace for Idalia’s impact
Ports along Florida’s coasts are preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to hit the state as a hurricane late Tuesday or early Wednesday. The Coast Guard has declared port condition Yankee for the Gulf Coast…
ArcBest sees 20% increase in shipments at core accounts
Less-than-truckload carriers continue to report higher shipment counts following Yellow’s exit, but total tonnage is being constrained by lighter shipment weights. ArcBest (NASDAQ: ARCB) announced Monday that August…
Australia-based infrastructure company acquires US railroad contractor
Sydney-headquartered Martinus is planning has make its first North American acquisition — Missouri-based Bottom Line Co., a railroad contractor that specializes in track construction, bridge construction and maintenance.…
Florida lawmakers present $30M to Jaxport for new container cranes
Florida legislators have provided the Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) in Florida $30 million to purchase two new container cranes for the Blount Island Marine Terminal at the Port of Jacksonville. Jaxport says the…
Rebound in trans-Pacific container shipping rates has stalled
Container shipping spot rates in the Asia-U.S. trade have halted their ascent after rising double digits since late June. Several spot rate indexes are now showing a retreat from recent highs. Spot rates still remain…
FMCSA seeks advice on new safety rules for carriers
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are asking for public feedback on finding a new way to determine whether motor carriers are safe to operate on the nation’s roads. In an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on…
Florida Faces Fuel Squeeze as Barge Traffic Falls
Florida is facing a potential squeeze on fuel supplies as shipments into the state slow just as demand is rising from consumers preparing for the threat of a major hurricane.
