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Running on Ice: The Thanksgiving edition
All thawed out (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Thanksgiving is Thursday and we have a special Monday holiday themed edition of Running on Ice. Because such a large number of Americans will consume a bird this week, it will…
Mediation for Montreal port labor talks
Port of Montreal employers and union dockworkers have mutually agreed to mediation in their contract negotiations. “Following the decision of the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on Nov. 14, the union of Longshoremen…
Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 25, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 25, 2024 print edition.
Schneider Acquiring Cowan Systems in $390 Million Deal
Schneider is acquiring Baltimore-based Cowan Systems in a $390 million deal that will expand the carrier’s dedicated trucking services. The transaction is set to close by the end of 2024.
Inside the Painstaking Process of Making Hungarian Paprika
Multi-generational producer Szabio make the high-quality spice for dishes like chicken paprikash and körözött “We make everything with paprika — our food, it has to be red,” says Péter Szabo, the owner and producer of…
October Port Container Volume Keeps Strong Pace
U.S. ports continued to report strong year-over-year gains for cargo handling in October.
Nebraska Sues Truck OEMs Over ‘Collusion’ on California Deal
Nebraska's attorney general filed an antitrust suit against four major original equipment manufacturers, alleging they colluded to eliminate choice and raise truck prices.
Quikrete Secures $9.2 Billion for Summit Materials Deal
The package is among the largest seen since 2022, when the Federal Reserve began lifting interest rates, ending the easy-money era.
California Pledges State EV Credit if Federal Subsidies End
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising to step in with a state electric-car tax credit if President-elect Donald Trump repeals a federal subsidy after he takes office next year.
Jack Cooper getting closer to entering LTL biz
Car hauler Jack Cooper appears to be one step closer to entering the less-than-truckload arena. FreightWaves previously reported that Jack Cooper was in talks to acquire Standard Forwarding, a Teamsters-staffed LTL carrier.…
