The trucking industry in July saw a sequential rise in freight tonnage but a decrease from the year-ago period, American Trucking Associations reported Aug. 20.
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ATA Reports Sequential Freight Tonnage Rise for July
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ATA Names Dan Hilton MSC Executive Director
Dan Hilton, an alumnus of Capitol Hill and trade associations with extensive experience in government and advocacy, is the new executive director of ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference.
Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears
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Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters
Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.
Private Carrier Sector Rankings Reflect Fleet Growth
Although freight market conditions have been favorable to shippers for the past two years, many of the largest private carriers in North America operate larger fleets now than in years past.
Going Private: Shippers Strengthening In-House Fleets
Even at a time when for-hire truck capacity is readily available at competitive rates, many shippers have continued to invest in their own private fleets.
Rivian Pauses Output of Amazon’s Electric Delivery Van
Rivian Automotive Inc. has paused production of the electric commercial van it makes for Amazon.com Inc. due to a parts shortage in the latest supply chain snafu for the EV maker.
Labor Minister Not Intervening in Canada Rail Dispute
The Canadian government has denied an arbitration request by Canadian National Railway Co., increasing the likelihood of a nationwide work stoppage by thousands of its unionized workers.
New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers
Wisconsin cheesemakers and the state’s trucking association are applauding the passage of a new law that boosts hauling capacity for dairy farmers.