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Action Sought Against China for Chassis, Container Practices
Lawmakers and trucking industry stakeholders are speaking out about what they view as unfair trade practices supported by China that are hampering domestic manufacturing efforts.
Freight interests frustrated with leadership vacuum at DOT
WASHINGTON — A group of 16 organizations representing the full scope of the freight supply chain are calling on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to stand up a long-awaited freight office within the U.S. Department of…
Lower volumes prompt furloughs at Union Pacific
Amid a drop in rail traffic, Union Pacific has furloughed at least 94 employees, including 43 machinists in 11 locations, according to an official with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).…
Sentencing in Louisiana staged truck accident case now a December doubleheader
Thursday was going to be a big day in the history of the Louisiana staged accident case: A ringleader was going to be sentenced. But that has been pushed to Dec. 7, when now two key players in the scam are to learn their…
Shippers, carriers must work together to solve detention crisis
High detention times have plagued the industry for years. The impact that wait times have on carriers and drivers – including lost time, money and safety – are well documented. Shippers, however, continue to have…
Eaton Merges Units in Preparation for Electrification Push
Eaton Corp. is preparing for the gradual transition of heavy-duty trucking away from diesel engines by integrating two segments of its operations.
Port of New York and New Jersey moves the most TEUs since October 2022
Peak season for the Port of New York and New Jersey has arrived. Not only did the port take the top spot for containers moved in July, but it was the port’s highest monthly total since October 2022. A total of 725,479 TEUs…
Economist Sees Challenges and Opportunity in 2024 and 2025
Higher interest rates are expected to slow inflation and the U.S. economy during the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, before the Federal Reserve reverses course and cuts interest rates.
US Dedicates $12 Billion to Retrofit Auto Plants for EVs
The Biden administration is making up to $12 billion available for automakers to retrofit their facilities to make electric vehicles and hybrids.
Loaded and Rolling: Small fleets and owner-operators gain market share
Small fleets and owner-operators gain market share (Source: FreightWaves SONAR) In an article published Tuesday, FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller made a case that the trucking industry is not consolidating anytime…
