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PHMSA Proposes to Increase Registration Fees
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed to raise to the maximum level permitted by Congress registration fees that are paid by hazardous materials carriers.
FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies
WASHINGTON — Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation’s top highway director said.
Viewpoint: Transportation Procurement Involves Evolving Processes
From a carrier’s perspective, the way shippers procure transportation can seem arbitrary, with limited thought or imagination. In reality, their approach has become more sophisticated.
States Challenge California on Emissions Legal Activism
Alabama is leading a 19-state coalition suing five states in the Supreme Court for pursuing what the group calls “ruinous liability and coercive remedies” in legal actions against energy companies,
Kenworth Introduces CARB-Compliant MX-13 Engine
Kenworth Truck Co. announced a California-compliant version of Paccar’s MX-13 diesel engine is now available for its T680, T880 and W990 Class 8 trucks.
Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively
Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.
OPEC Still Sees Strengthening Oil Demand
OPEC maintained forecasts for strengthening oil demand in the second half of the year, as the group and its allies prepare to revive some halted supplies.
Canadian Border Staff Continues Pay Deal Talks for Now
Unionized Canadian border agency staff postponed a job action likely to snarl cross-border trucking lanes, but the threat remains, with a new deadline for talks of June 14 now in place.
Dockworkers at Ports From Boston to Houston Halt Labor Talks
The union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports has suspended labor contract negotiations set for June 11, citing a dispute over automation.
Baltimore Shipping Channel Fully Reopens
BALTIMORE — The main shipping channel into Baltimore’s port has fully reopened to its original depth and width following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Diesel Price Continues Decline, Falls 6.8¢ to $3.658
The national average diesel price keeps dropping, decreasing 6.8 cents a gallon to $3.658, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 10.
Judge Rules Tesla Must Face Autopilot False Ad Claims
Tesla failed to persuade an administrative judge to dismiss claims by a California regulator that the company overstated its vehicles’ self-driving capabilities.
CN Seeks Binding Talks With Teamsters in Labor Dispute
Canadian National Railway amped up pressure on the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to resolve an ongoing labor dispute with potentially wide-ranging impacts across North American supply chains.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for June 10, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 10, 2024 print edition.
C.H. Robinson Names Damon Lee as Chief Financial Officer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced the appointment of Damon Lee as its new chief financial officer June 6.
Textainer in Talks to Buy Container Leasing Firm Seaco
Stonepeak-owned Textainer is in talks to acquire container leasing firm Seaco from an arm of failed Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Volvo Recalls All EX30 Cars on Software Glitch
Volvo Car AB is recalling all of the almost 72,000 units it has made of its new flagship model — the fully electric EX30 — due to a software issue.
Noble to Buy Rival Driller Diamond Offshore
Noble Corp., the world’s biggest offshore oil rig contractor by market value, agreed to buy its smaller rival Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. in a deal valued at $1.6 billion.
Large Chunk of Wyoming’s Teton Pass Road Collapses
JACKSON, Wyo. — A chunk of the Teton Pass collapsed in Wyoming, leaving a chasm in the highway and severing a well-traveled link between towns in Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson.
TCA Names 2024 Professional Drivers of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not by chance that four award-winning truck drivers get home safely every night after spending a demanding day on the road. It’s by design, they said during a panel discussion.