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How much trucking history do you know?
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Truckers protest in LA after city ends hauling contracts over AB5
Nearly 100 owner-operators protested in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday after receiving letters in late May stating the city was ending their contracts for its As-Needed Haul Truck Program, citing the independent contractor…
Running on Ice: Put those heads together
Your latest info on all things cold chain Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your…
Port of Boston connects the globe, battling back against fraud and liquor logistics – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Port of Boston’s Lauren Gleason about Conley Terminals’ expanded global connectivity. We’ll find out how this New England shipping hub has grown from seven calls…
No cure for the summertime blues
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…
Federal regulators plan broad safety review of all Class I railroads
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to audit the safety cultures and practices of all the Class I railroads operating in the U.S., according to a recent letter by FRA Administrator Amit Bose. FRA’s review will…
What Padma Lakshmi Wants You to Know About Her ‘Top Chef’ Departure
Padma Lakshmi is leaving Top Chef. Getty Images/Dia Dipasupil Five takeaways from a new Los Angeles Times interview with the beloved Top Chef host After 19 seasons with Bravo’s ever-enduring Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi announced…
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, June 5 – 9
The week’s new products include cereal made with upcycled oat protein powder, allergy-friendly graham crackers, and plant-based cream cheese. De Nigris 1889: Sweet Rosé Vinegar Photo: De Nigris 1889 De Nigris 1889 introduced…
ArcBest sees revenue gap lower y/y in Q2
ArcBest saw revenue fall again during May in its asset-based unit, which includes less-than-truckload services. Shipments and tonnage were up slightly year over year (y/y) but yield was off by 12%. The segment is more…
UPS must negotiate with Teamsters before introducing new technologies
UPS Inc. and the Teamsters union have reached 24 separate tentative contract agreements, including the ban on UPS introducing new technologies without first bargaining with the union. Under one of the agreements, UPS would…
