General News
US Sues Ship Owner, Operator Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Justice Department is seeking $100 million to cover costs the U.S. incurred after the cargo ship Dali destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge and brought the Port of Baltimore to a standstill.
Amazon Boosts Warehouse Worker Pay by at Least $1.50 an Hour
Amazon.com Inc. is raising the pay of its hourly warehouse workers by at least $1.50 an hour and tacking on Prime memberships to their benefits package.
Isaac Becomes First to Integrate with Trimble’s Cloud TMS
The company announced the new integration Sept. 15 in conjunction with Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.
UAW to Hold Strike Authorization Votes Against Stellantis
The United Auto Workers will ask members to greenlight a strike against Stellantis NV, escalating an already tense standoff with one of the world’s largest car manufacturers.
Alvys Offers Free PC Miler Integration for Its TMS Users
Alvys announced it has integrated its transportation management software with Trimble’s PC Miler truck routing, mileage and mapping software.
Long Trains Pose Derailment Danger, Report Says
OMAHA, Neb. — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain type of derailment, the National Academies of Sciences said.
Magnus Launches Enhanced Driver App for Load Planning
Magnus announced the new products Sept. 15 at Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.
Port Dockworkers Threaten to Strike Over Automation, Pay
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation’s cargo from ships.
House Bill Would Ease Veterans’ Path to Apprenticeships
Legislation aimed at facilitating access to veterans benefits for interstate trucking apprenticeships was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
Yellow Loses Ruling Over $6.5 Billion in Pension Debts
Bankrupt carrier Yellow Corp. and its hedge fund owners lost a court ruling over $6.5 billion in debt that pension funds claim the defunct company owes them.
Trimble Unveils New Tools to Boost Fleet Safety, Efficiency
Trimble has introduced several product releases and updates across its trucking technology portfolio to help fleet operators improve efficiency, safety and productivity.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Dip 1% in August Year Over Year
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks experienced a slight year-over-year decline in August, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Intel to Make Custom AI Chip for Amazon, Delay German Plant
Intel and Amazon’s AWS will co-invest in a custom semiconductor for artificial intelligence computing — what’s known as a fabric chip — in a “multiyear, multibillion-dollar framework.”
PepsiCo, Maersk, Others Team Up on Electric Truck Pilot
A high-powered coalition is spearheading efforts to electrify the Interstate 10 trucking corridor.
Jury Rules Against Daimler in $160 Million Liability Verdict
An Alabama state jury has issued a $160 million verdict against DTNA in a product liability case involving a driver who became quadriplegic after a 2022 rollover accident.
Daimler Execs Call on Governments to Act on Infrastructure
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Truck leaders are calling on governments to help advance the buildout of EV charging infrastructure, saying it is the missing piece for fleets to adopt the technology.
Washington State Moves to Block Albertsons-Kroger Deal
Albertsons and Kroger insist a merger would help them lower prices and better compete with big rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Average Diesel Price Declines for 10th Straight Week
The U.S. national average diesel price dropped for the 10th straight week, 2.9 cents to $3.526 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 16.
Amazon Contract Drivers Organize With Teamsters in New York
Hundreds of Amazon contract-delivery drivers at a New York City warehouse are organizing with the Teamsters, demanding that the company bargain with them over wages and working conditions.