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Mexico truck driver strike delayed after officials, carriers reach deal
The threat of a nationwide strike and protests by cargo truck drivers in Mexico has been postponed after federal authorities showed a willingness to listen to the truckers’ demands, according to officials from the Mexican…
Jump in key diesel price brings gains to more than 70 cents since July 3
The weekly average retail diesel price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges made another move higher Monday, the same day when the futures price of diesel plummeted on the quick end to a potential supply disruption.…
Workhorse falls short on votes to increase share count
Workhorse Group fell short in its first try at getting shareholders to more than double the number of authorized shares in the electric step van manufacturer. The Cincinnati-based company will count proxies again on Friday.…
Two Kansas Community Colleges Partner to Expand CDL Training
Two Kansas community colleges are partnering to increase CDL training to alleviate a driver shortage in a state that needs truck transportation for its agriculture-related industries.
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.…
