The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world.
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Mississippi River Dries Up Again at Worst Time for Farmers
Ryder Q3 Profit Slides Even as Acquisitions Boost Revenue
Looking forward, Chief Financial Officer John Diez said Ryder expects earnings growth in the fourth quarter as a result of its contractual portfolio.
GSA Awards $33.2M for Pacific Highway Port Modernization
The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $33.2 million contract to modernize Washington state’s busiest commercial border crossing with Canada.
Mullen Group Q3 Earnings Dip Despite Revenue Growth
The Okotoks, Alberta-based company posted net income of C$38.3 million, or 41 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.
PHMSA Proposes Easing Burdens for Tank Truck Drivers
PHMSA said the proposed rule, announced earlier this month, would provide nearly $100 million in annual cost savings for businesses and consumers.
Union Pacific’s Profit Grows 9%
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s third-quarter profit grew 9% as the railroad delivered 6% more freight and continued to raise prices and streamline its operations.
Clark Beverage to Open Distribution Facility in Kentucky
C.C. Clark will invest $129 million to build a corporate headquarters as part of a new 300,000-square-foot distribution center along Kentucky’s Interstate 65 corridor.
Old Dominion Sees First Year-Over-Year Revenue Drop in 2024
Old Dominion Freight Line experienced a slight decline in third-quarter revenue amid ongoing market softness, the company reported Oct. 23.
Perspective: Trucking Comes Through in Times of Need
In the worst moments, truckers are among the first to arrive, bringing lifesaving medication, water and food, writes new American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger.
DSV to Kick Off Bond Sale Early to Finance DB Schenker Deal
Danish transport company DSV will start a large bond sale as soon as this year to help pay for its $15.4 billion takeover of DB Schenker ahead of an expected completion in 2025.