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Key Inflation Gauge Hits Two-Year Low in May
An inflation index that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve tumbled in May to its lowest level since April 2021, pulled down by lower gas prices and slower-rising food costs.
UPS, Teamsters make ‘significant movement’ on economic terms in contract
UPS Inc. has made a contract offer to the Teamsters union that the union said Friday represents “significant movement” on wages, benefits and worker classification language. The company has also pledged to have a deal done…
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, June 26 – 30
This week’s roundup of new food and beverage products includes tea-based oat milk lattes, yogurt-based dressings, and no and low-calorie sugars and sweeteners. Narra: Oat Milk Lattes Photo: Narra Narra unveiled its new oat…
Food Industry Executive’s Top 5 Articles for June
Looking to catch up on the latest in the food and beverage industry? Our top 5 articles for June include a Q&A on integrated warehouse management systems, a guest article on reducing food waste in supply chains, and a…
Kolton Schultz Returns to NTDC Stage With Idaho Victory
XPO driver Kolton Schultz credits his instincts for winning the 3-axle class and claiming grand champion honors at the Idaho Truck Driving Championships.
No freight market fireworks in 2023
This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 30…
Where did the ZIP code come from?
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. Widespread adoption of the ZIP code can largely be attributed to a cartoon letter carrier. The U.S. Postal…
Consumer staples earnings reports bring yet more evidence of demand weakness
The pandemic bubble was wonderful while it lasted for all manner of goods companies but they’re seeing the other side of it now and it doesn’t look so appealing to investors. This week brought earnings reports from three…
Cummins Advances ‘Less Is More’ 15-Liter Natural Gas Engine
Cummins has been testing its X15N engine in the U.S. for more than a month, a big step forward for its largest natural gas-powered, heavy-duty trucking powertrain in North America.
United Road under new ownership in swap of debt for equity
United Road, a major carrier of new and used automobiles, has an unidentified new group of owners. The fact that the company is no longer fully owned by The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) was revealed earlier this month through…
