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Trucking M&A Expert Doesn’t Expect Slowdown
The market for mergers and acquisitions in trucking is poised to stay robust, but could undergo some changes, an expert said during a recent industry event.
Inflation, Consumer Spending Cool in December
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell — the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy.
Idaho Replaces 511 Trucking App With New One
State transportation officials want to get the word out to thousands of truckers using the Idaho 511 Trucking app that they need to switch to a new 511 state travel system because the other doesn’t work now.
SUVs Emerge as Hot Point in EV Tax Credit Debate
General Motors Co. has taken a central role in pushing the Treasury Department to change how the government defines a sport utility vehicle and expand how many buyers can get electric vehicle tax credits.
January 27, 2023Knight-Swift Reports Lower Q4 Results
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the fourth quarter of 2022, the company reported Jan. 26.
Automakers Eye Market for Small Electric Pickups
Having zipped from six-figure sedans to Costco-crushing SUVs, electrification is finally zeroing in on the auto industry’s most esoteric form: the tiny pickup truck.
Rail Workers Still Seeking Quality-of-Life Improvements
OMAHA, Neb. — The contract imposed on railroad workers last fall didn’t resolve their quality-of-life issues, but already this year there are indications the major freight railroads are starting to address some of their concerns.
Amazon to Sell Bay Area Office Complex as Sales Growth Cools
Amazon .com Inc. is selling a vacant Bay Area office complex purchased about 16 months ago, the company’s latest effort to unwind a pandemic-era expansion that left it with a surfeit of warehouses and employees.
Positive Marijuana Tests Among Drivers Grow at Alarming Rate
Nearly 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022, a 32% increase over 2021, according to a report recently compiled from data in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Reduce the Noise: How to Solve Fleet Data Overload
Trucking companies today are inundated with fleet data. The constant juggling of system logins, dashboards, and alerts is not only overwhelming, but it’s inefficient and generates higher operating costs.
January 26, 2023