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World Demand for Diesel Likely to Fall

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 08:22
The world’s demand for diesel is forecast to fall this year, a rare event for the fuel that powers swathes of the global economy.

Harris, Trump Campaigns Make Final Push Before Election Day

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 06:00
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered their closing arguments to voters heading into Election Day as their campaigns draw to a conclusion.

US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 16:30
Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

Diesel Price Drops 3.7¢ to $3.536 a Gallon

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 15:55
Diesel prices across the U.S. averaged $3.536 per gallon, marking a 3.7-cent decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 4.

Uber Proposes 6% Pay Cut for NYC Drivers

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 15:22
The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.

Nikola Q3 Losses Halve as Hunt for More Funding Ramps Up

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 13:48
Losses at truck maker Nikola more than halved year on year in the third quarter as a result of record sales, cost cutting and the absence of expenses incurred in the year-ago period.

Dockworker Lockout Begins at Canada’s Largest Ports

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 13:25
Dock employers in British Columbia said they will lock out workers Nov. 4 in response to a union’s strike notice, halting trade at terminals across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.

US South Set to Surpass Canada in Lumber Production

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 13:06
The shift reflects how a key Canadian resource sector has declined due to U.S. duties and other challenges, including wildfires, land-use regulation and insect infestations.

Allison Q3 Profit Surges 26.6% on Vocational Truck Demand

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:58
Allison Transmission’s profit in the third quarter jumped 26.6% on the back of demand for Class 8 vocational trucks in North America, with executives saying it shows no sign of slowing down.

New Jersey Gets $2M FMCSA Grant to Start Mobile CDL Testing

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:51
FMCSA gave New Jersey a $2 million federal roadway safety grant to pay for new state motor vehicle mobile units to bring commercial driver license tests to rural areas.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 4, 2024

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 4, 2024 print edition.

Get Ready for the Event of the Year in Driver Recruitment and Retention!

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:00
Driver scoring is intended as an objective way to assess and improve driver safety. But there’s a problem: it fails to deliver on its stated objective effectively.

Big Oil Chiefs See Middle East, China as Top Concerns

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:43
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and U.S. relations with China pose the greatest concerns for Big Oil, according to some of the industry’s top executives.

NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:00
DETROIT — NHTSA has ended a 2½-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.

Retailers Offer ‘Returnless Refunds’ to Reduce Shipping Fees

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 08:39
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.

OPEC Extends Oil Output Cuts Until the End of December

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 08:07
Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries said Nov. 3 they would postpone a plan to gradually increase oil output until the end of the year, extending their output cuts by one month.

Reduce Carbon Intensity

Sun, 11/03/2024 - 23:00
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C.H. Robinson Automates Freight Email Transactions With AI

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 16:17
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.

Ocean, Airfreight Volumes Falter in Rocky 2023

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 15:00
Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.

Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 15:00
A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.

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