Truck tonnage slumped 4.1% in September compared with year-ago levels, the steepest annual drop in nearly three years and an indication that the U.S. freight market remains turbulent.
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Tonnage Dips 4.1% in September
Walmart Chooses Georgia Site for Dairy Facility
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Walmart Inc. will invest $350 million to open a new dairy facility along the Interstate 75 freight corridor. Operations are expected to begin in 2025.
Crews Clear Wreckage on Highway Near New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans.
October 24, 2023At Least 7 Dead in Massive Louisiana Pileups Due to ‘Superfog’
NEW ORLEANS — At least seven people were killed after a “superfog” of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense fog caused multiple massive car crashes Oct. 23 involving 158 vehicles.
October 23, 2023CSX Quarterly Profit Falls 24%, but Efficiency Improves
OMAHA, Neb. — CSX reported a 24% drop in the railroad’s third-quarter profit Oct. 19 as it hauled 2% less freight, but the CEO said customers are noticing that its trains are running more smoothly.
Convoy Shuts Down After Failing to Find Buyer
Digital freight network Convoy Inc. was forced to shut its doors after no viable options to continue operations emerged, CEO Dan Lewis said in an Oct. 19 memo to employees.
Marten Revenue Nears $280 Million Amid Tough Q3 Market
Marten Transport experienced a decline in revenue and earnings amid tough market conditions during the third quarter, the company reported Oct 18.
Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads, Better Jobs
AUSTIN, Texas — Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers.
Union Pacific Profit Tops Reduced Estimates
Union Pacific Corp. reported profit that topped analysts’ estimates, which had been adjusted down in the last month, as the railroad leaned on efficiency to make up for lower carloads and higher labor costs.
I-25 in Colorado Set to Reopen Today
PUEBLO, Colo. — Interstate 25 in Colorado is expected to reopen four days after it was shut down when a train derailment collapsed a railroad bridge onto the highway and killed a trucker.
October 19, 2023