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Union Pacific Will Limit Traffic to Clear Clogged Rail Lines
Union Pacific Corp. plans to limit customer-owned railcars on its network beginning next week to ease traffic jams that have gummed up the supply chain.
Electric Vehicle Growth Outpaces Installation of Battery Chargers
As electric vehicle sales take off, the number of them on the road is growing faster than the number of public charging points to support them.
US Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year, Highest Since 1981
WASHINGTON — Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people have received.
Biden Will Allow Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas in Bid to Tame Costs
President Joe Biden plans to allow expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline in an effort to lower fuel prices and counter the political blowback from them.
Rand McNally Widens Connected Vehicle Presence With Fleetsu Acquisition
Rand McNally moved to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space by acquiring Fleetsu, the company announced April 12.
Pennsylvania Legislator Introduces Bathroom Access Bill for Drivers
Inspired by Washington state’s successful legislation this year giving truckers greater access to bathroom facilities, a Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill in that state’s General Assembly to do the same.
What Happens When Police Pull Over a Driverless Vehicle? Watch.
Who gets a ticket in a driverless car? It turns out no one does, the San Francisco Police learned recently.
Perspective: Leveraging the Power of Hybrid Work
Remote work can open trucking and logistics companies up to talent from new markets and people.
Flexibility Key to Addressing Supply Chain Delays, 3PLs Say
SAN DIEGO — Closer collaboration and a willingness to find different ways to move freight are among the ways that third-party logistics providers have been navigating the supply chain disruptions, delays and scarce capacity that have characterized the past two years.
Roehl Raises Pay With New Driver Compensation Plan
Roehl Transport has made a change to its driver pay plans that will allow driving teammates to make 12% to 14% more, the company announced April 6.
April 11, 2022