The Supreme Court of Washington has determined the Washington Department of Transportation cannot be held at fault for an interstate bridge collapse that occurred in 2013.
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Washington Supreme Court Finds State Not at Fault for Skagit River Bridge Collapse
Convoy Enhances App, Giving Carriers Access to More Spot Freight
Digital freight broker Convoy launched direct-from-shipper loads nationwide, a feature intended to provide carriers access to 10 times the amount of spot freight from America’s largest shippers.
November 1, 2019Schneider Sees Q3 Earnings Decline
The slowing U.S. economy is impacting the finances of some of the industry’s biggest truckload carriers as Schneider National Inc. saw its third-quarter financial numbers decline.
Alberta Loosens Oil Output Limits With Railroad Allowances
Alberta took a step toward easing the pain of its crude-production caps by allowing oil companies to exceed output limits if they ship the extra production by rail.
C.H. Robinson Profit Takes Tumble in Q3
C.H. Robinson Worldwide on Oct. 30 reported profit and sales declines that were worse than expected due to excess shipping capacity and waning demand.
Forward Air Reports Profit Dip, Robust Revenue
Forward Air Corp. reported strong third-quarter earnings, including skyrocketing revenue, when the Greeneville, Tenn., company announced financial results Oct. 24.
Duluth Port Breaks Record for Wind Turbine Parts
The sheer volume of wind turbine blades, towers and other parts moving through Duluth, Minn., in 2019 surpassed record tonnage totals this week by reaching 306,000 freight tons.
Saia Reports 37th Consecutive Quarter of Growth
Saia Inc. reported mixed third-quarter financial results Oct. 30, missing Wall Street’s expectations for earnings but surpassing analysts’ forecasts for revenue.
Swift Logistics to Close Pennsylvania Warehouse
Swift Logistics will close its warehouse in Springettsbury Township, Pa., on Dec. 31, and 56 employees will be laid off.
USDA Final Interim Rule Affirms Interstate Transport of Hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 30 announced its final interim rule supporting a 2018 hemp legalization law that will allow the interstate transportation of hemp without interference from the states.