General News
Maersk Adds Port Disruption Surcharge as Strike Looms
AP Moller-Maersk added a local port disruption surcharge for all cargo moving to and from the East Coast and Gulf Coast terminals, to cover higher costs from “potential labor disruptions.”
Diesel Prices Inch Up Across US After 10-Week Decline
Despite this minor uptick, diesel remains significantly cheaper than a year ago.
ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials
The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.
J.B. Hunt to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N Combo
Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.
DHL Lays Out Plan to Boost Revenue 50% by 2030
DHL Group, the trading name of Deutsche Post AG, unveiled a new strategy aimed at increasing revenue by 50% by 2030 through various growth initiatives.
Stellantis Eyes Leadership Change as US Sales Decline
Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann has started a search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract runs out in early 2026.
Xtra Lease Expands Texas Footprint with Austin-Area Branch
Xtra Lease is set to expand its footprint in Texas with a new branch opening near Austin in mid-October, bringing its trailer leasing services closer to the region’s growing industrial hubs.
Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets
Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.
CRST Selects New Group President
CRST has appointed Bill Clement as its new group president and chief strategy officer, the carrier announced Sept. 19.
IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover
The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.
Sweden’s Northvolt to Cut 20% of Staff Amid Liquidity Crunch
Sweden’s Northvolt AB will shed 20% of its global workforce and pause its expansion plans to slow cash outflows as the battery-making firm confronts a burgeoning financial squeeze.
Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal for $24 Million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a U.S.-based provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring services for the trucking industry.
Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.
Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing EV Chargers
Thieves in the U.S. are increasingly vandalizing electric vehicle charging stations in order to remove valuable copper.
US Ports Gear Up for Strike as Deadline Nears
Some 45,000 dockworkers at every major eastern and Gulf coast port are threatening to strike Oct. 1.
OEMs Form Consortium to Standardize EV Truck Charging
The U.S. doesn’t have a standard testing protocol for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), but dialogue between charging equipment providers and OEMs has to happen.
Love’s to Start Taking Payment Through Relay Digital Network
Love’s Travel Stops will begin accepting fuel payment at its facilities through Relay Payments’ digital remuneration system, the companies said Sept. 23.
Low-Voltage Power Demands Are Driving New Battery Solutions
In addition to requiring increased power, today’s trucks need redundancy in the electronic architecture to ensure critical safety systems aren’t disrupted.
Outpost to Open More Than 1,700 Truck Parking Spaces
Outpost will offer more than 1,700 additional tractor-trailer parking spaces at four sites near key U.S. logistics hubs, it said Sept. 19.
Startup Cargado Unveils Load Board for US-Mexico Freight
The startup firm, which quietly launched its load board on April 1, publicly announced the product on Sept. 23 with more than 50 logistics customers actively using the platform.