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Mississippi River crisis disrupted freight markets in 1976
Every week, FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and maritime publications to showcase interesting freight stories of long ago. This article comes from the June…
Sanctions on Russian crude and diesel exports are failing
Mainstream European tanker owners have largely abandoned the Russian trade now that the country’s crude and diesel have breached Western price caps. The so-called “shadow” fleet — tankers operating outside Western insurance…
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Jump 10.9% in July
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks grew 10.9% in July compared with the year-ago period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Amazon unveils deferred ground delivery service
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has launched a non-urgent ground delivery service that appears to be aimed in part at shippers that don’t use Amazon for retail ordering or its fulfillment services. The service, called Amazon…
Werner chief says worst has likely passed
Following a very tough quarter, management from Werner Enterprises said Tuesday the worst of the freight downcycle has likely passed. Werner’s (NASDAQ: WERN) outlook calls for a muted peak season with continued capacity…
Louisiana staged accident scam investigation springs back to life with 5 new indictments
The criminal process against the people who allegedly staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area has taken a new turn, just weeks before a key sentencing in the case. The first new indictments in the case in more…
David Fountain Finds Connections, Camaraderie at NTDC
For FedEx Express’ David Fountain, the grand champion from South Carolina, connecting with fellow drivers is the true essence of American Trucking Associations' annual safety showcase.
Restaurant-Quality Wine, Delivered to Your Door Every Month? Yes, Please.
Photography by Ian Loring Shiver Sign up for Eater Wine Club, a monthly wine subscription One of the things we love most about food is wine. Specifically, the bottle or glass that you order to go along with snacks at your…
Another electric transportation startup may hang a ‘For Sale’ sign
Lightning eMotors is asking shareholders to agree to authorize 20% more stock to boost its dwindling supply of cash. Otherwise, the bus, shuttle van and work truck maker may put itself up for sale or be forced into…
STB decides against BNSF’s request to stay coal order
The Surface Transportation Board has denied a request from BNSF to halt part of an order that compels the railway to ship coal from Navajo Transitional Energy Company’s (NTEC) mine in Montana to the Pacific Northwest for…
