Watch: Toll Rates to Rise in Several States in 2025
Starting in January, toll rates on roads in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are set to rise.
December 20, 2024What's That? Container vs. Trailer
First, a trailer and a container both serve as cargo-carrying units but differ in design and usage. A trailer is typically a nonmotorized vehicle that attaches to a truck's cab and is used to transport goods. Trailers come in various types, such as dry vans, flatbeds and refrigerated trailers, depending on the nature of the cargo.
December 16, 2024Trucking: Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium
The trucking sector is nearing balance as freight demand rises and capacity tightens, according to ACT Research Co.'s latest indices. Story by Connor D. Wolf.
December 11, 2024Holidays: From Alaska To Washington, Capitol Christmas Tree Shines Bright
A massive spruce tree that came to life in an Alaskan forest during former President Ronald Reagan’s White House days has arrived on a new flatbed trailer after a 4,293-mile journey to Washington, accompanied by two veteran truck drivers from Lynden Transport.
December 4, 202460 Seconds: Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
As Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters recede, truckers are ensuring supplies reach those in need.
October 8, 202460 Seconds: In-Store Shopping Back In Trend
An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers.
October 1, 2024Walgreens Shares Soar 28% After Sales Beat Forecasts
Revenue came to $39 billion for the fiscal quarter ended in November, driven by higher prices for branded drugs and prescription volumes at the company’s U.S. retail pharmacy division.
January 10, 2025Stellantis Pauses Key Decisions, Awaits Trump Policies
The automaker hasn’t decided where to build certain new vehicles such as the replacement for the Jeep Cherokee midsize SUV, which ceased production in the key segment in 2023.
January 10, 2025Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Delaware River Near Philadelphia
The Coast Guard was called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 when the Algoma Verity — a 623-foot long bulk carrier — ran aground just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
January 9, 2025Trucking Costs Could Rise $93M Per Year During Bridge Repair
The closure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March is set to increase the mid-Atlantic trucking industry’s operating costs by $92.8 million in 2025, according to researchers.
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