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US Housing Starts Fall to Slowest Pace Since July
Housing starts decreased 1.8% to an annualized rate of 1.29 million, the slowest since July, according to government data released Dec. 18. The metric can help project the flatbed sector.
USDOT Awards $139M in High-Tech Transportation Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $139 million in SMART Program grants on Dec. 16 to 42 states for high-tech projects to improve efficiency and safety.
Reserve before it’s too late! Houthis mull Red Sea security webinar
The Houthis are offering information on improving shipping security in the Red Sea — after creating a demand for it. The Yemen-based rebel militia, which altered the global supply chain by attacking vessels on the key trade…
DCLI adding GPS tracking to domestic chassis fleet
Chassis provider Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) said Wednesday it is adding GPS tracking technology to its fleet of more than 152,000 53-foot domestic chassis. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company is the largest marine…
CPKC completes second span over Rio Grande at Laredo gateway
The $100 million Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge is officially complete. The second span across the Rio Grande — linking Laredo, Texas, with Nuevo Laredo, Mexico — doubles Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s…
Christmas Tamales by the Dozen, the Hundreds, the Tens of Thousands
Tamales at the California-based Vallarta Supermarkets chain. | Vallarta Supermarkets For Mexican restaurants and supermarkets, the holidays mean one thing: Tamal season is here It wasn’t until I moved to New York City for…
Fleets’ Fuel Efficiency Rose in 2023, 2022: NACFE Study
Based on data from some of the North American freight industry’s largest carriers, fleet-wide fuel efficiency averaged 7.77 miles per gallon in 2023, compared with 7.62 mpg in 2022.
Sam Graves Tapped Again for Key Infrastructure Role
The congressman received a green light from the House Steering Committee in the form of a waiver that allows him to extend his chairmanship beyond the traditional three-term limit.
How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap, According to an Expert
Shutterstock Holiday cookie swaps are an art form. Here’s everything you need to know to host a good one. Tis the season for lots of things — hot cocoa, gift shopping, and perhaps most importantly, cookie swaps. These annual…
The Best Ways to Use Quince in Home Cooking
Lille Allen/Eater Whether it’s poached, baked in a tart, or cooked into jam, quince can shine in both sweet and savory dishes If you have ever tried membrillo — the dense Spanish jam often paired with Manchego on a nice…
