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Wildfarmed: How regen farmers can benefit from premium
Farmers Weekly A new route to market for cereals grown with regenerative farming practices is on offer from Wildfarmed, giving consumers the chance to support the restoration of soil and biodiversity. In a challenge to the…
FMCSA Expands List on Crash Preventability Program
FMCSA is adding four types of crashes to its program that omits carrier fault for certain types of crashes when calculating the carrier’s safety measurement profile.
Proposed EPA Standards Are Toughest Ever for Heavy Trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed its most aggressive emission mandates for cars and heavy trucks while seeking input about how to achieve its plans.
Trucking Leads Growth in Nuclear Verdicts
The trucking industry has seen a spike in nuclear verdict judgments across the economy.
Carrier Upgrades Refrigeration Units With XR Series
Carrier Transicold on April 11 launched an upgraded series of refrigeration units for midsized and large trucks, the company said.
Food at Home Prices Drop for the First Time Since 2020: March CPI Report
Grocery food prices fell while restaurant prices rose in March, according to the most recent CPI report. However, there was no change in the overall food price index for the month, following February’s 0.4% increase. Food at…
House Lawmakers’ Bill Targets Shipping Operations
Enhancements to the connectivity and security of the nation’s supply chain are proposed in legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Brookfield Infrastructure to Buy Triton in $4.7 Billion Deal
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners agreed to buy Triton International, the world’s largest owner of intermodal shipping containers, for $4.7 billion.
EPA’s new emission standards would boost heavy truck equipment costs
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s newly unveiled standards aimed at drastically reducing carbon emissions from heavy trucks would boost equipment costs for manufacturers, fleets and owner-operators. In a 717-page…
NMFTA names Ray West COO
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) the group representing the less-than-truckload industry, said Wednesday it has named Ray West its chief operating officer. As head of NMFTA’s daily operations, West…
