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Apparel importers call for labor talks to resume, say port automation ‘vital’
Apparel and footwear importers on Friday called for a resumption of port labor contract talks after President-elect Donald Trump publicly backed the East Coast longshore union. “We welcome President-elect Trump’s commitment…
Freight Essentials files RICO lawsuit against shipping giants | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On Episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a RICO lawsuit filed by Freight Essentials against WWEX Group. It alleges the companies that make up WWEX, including Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and…
West Virginia trucking company files for bankruptcy
A West Virginia-based trucking company, which hauls coal, logs and wood chips, recently filed for bankruptcy. Cedar Trucking Co. of Glasgow, West Virginia, filed its Chapter 11 petition Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court…
Running on Ice: Getting into the AIM Act
All thawed out (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) It’s the end of the year, which means it’s that much closer to the Jan. 1 implementation of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. Aim authorizes the Environmental…
Canada Orders Postal Workers Back to Job
The Canadian government asked an independent labor board to order 55,000 Canada Post workers back to the job, a move that’s expected to end a strike that disrupted mail service for nearly a month.
Fleets Navigate the Challenges of Driver Acceptance of ADAS
Trucking experts say getting drivers to buy in to advanced driver assistance systems technology is key to making sure it is being correctly used.
Costco Profit Beats Estimates on Healthy Consumer Spending
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted quarterly profit that beat expectations, showing the big-box retailer remains unfazed by tighter consumer spending.
Daimler Truck Invests $285 Million in Michigan Plant
The investment, supported by state incentives, will modernize the 85-year-old Redford Township plant while expanding its research and development capabilities.
Proterra’s surviving businesses may shed bankruptcy stigma
The stigma of going through bankruptcy is real, whether personal or corporate. But sometimes, it turns out OK. Consider Proterra Inc., a maker of electric transit buses, battery packs and a developer of charging…
The technology behind making carrier payments instant
The freight industry has long relied on factoring to ensure carriers get paid quickly. Despite its consistent presence in the industry, however, the factoring landscape hasn’t seen many meaningful changes since its…
