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Passenger rail advocate calls on STB to resolve Amtrak’s on-time performance woes
A trade group representing passenger rail wants the Surface Transportation Board to move quickly in responding to Amtrak’s complaint that Union Pacific is contributing to the lackluster on-time performance of Amtrak’s Sunset…
Food at Home Prices Inch up in May After Two Months of Decreases: CPI Report
The latest CPI report shows a slight increase in overall food prices (0.2%) during the month of May, following no change in the index in March and April. Food at home The food at home rose 0.1%, after declines over the past…
OPS 2023 to Feature New Activities and an Expanded Trade Show Floor
(Monterey, CA — June 12, 2023) With one month to go, Organic Produce Summit 2023 is on track to be the largest in the event’s history and will include several new additions to a robust two-day gathering celebrating the world…
Labor Chief Su Visits West Coast Port Talks
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su is in California for talks with West Coast port employers and the dockworkers’ union in an effort to break an impasse in a long-running contract negotiation.
Rebalancing the Scales of Justice in Trucking
How much does it cost to keep a happy truck driver? As low as $5/month – that’s a big deal at a low cost! Company-provided SiriusXM subscription services will give your truck drivers endless entertainment for all the miles…
Regional parcel carrier GLS expands eastward
Regional parcel carrier GLS has expanded beyond its nine-state western network to serve Texas, Chicago, Atlanta and Columbus, Ohio, with plans to expand its capabilities within those four areas. According to CEO Steven…
Weekly Fuel Report: June 13, 2023
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Check Call: Get the league minimum
Welcome to Check Call, our corner of the internet for all things 3PL, freight broker and supply chain. Check Call the podcast comes out every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Catch up on previous episodes here. If this was…
Treat Your Fleet for $5/Month
How much does it cost to keep a happy truck driver? As low as $5/month – that’s a big deal at a low cost! Company-provided SiriusXM subscription services will give your truck drivers endless entertainment for all the miles…
All the Brands Think Your Dad Is a Bro
Lille Allen/Eater Why does every Father’s Day press release assume all dads are alcoholic taskmasters whose only desires are to eat steak and build fire? Here is a list of food items and experiences I’ve been pitched in…
