A tentative agreement covering longshore workers at the largest U.S. ports is within reach after a year of negotiations between the union and employers, according to Stephen Lyons.
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White House Envoy Optimistic Port Talks to Produce Deal Soon
Torc Robotics, C.R. England Team on Autonomous Pilot
Self-driving-trucks technology firm Torc Robotics and refrigerated carrier C.R. England are teaming up on a pilot program.
U.S. Xpress Cuts Corporate Staff Ahead of Knight-Swift Deal
After losses widened in Q1, U.S. Xpress has cut its corporate staff for the third time in the past year as the trucking giant prepares to merge with the larger Knight-Swift Transportation.
Chicago Suburbs Appeal Federal Approval of CPKC Rail Merger
A group of suburban Chicago communities is appealing the federal approval of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger that is expected to bring more freight trains to the area.
Transflo Partners With Comdata to Streamline Fuel Advances
Transflo has partnered with Comdata to introduce Transflo Wallet, a cardless fuel payment system that lets freight brokers send fuel advances to carriers and their drivers via a mobile app.
GXO Reports Record Revenue of $2.3 Billion for Q1
GXO Logistics reported its highest-ever first-quarter revenue when its earnings report was released May 9.
XPO Confirms Job Cuts to Reduce Labor Costs
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO, one of the world’s largest freight transporters, is reducing its workforce as part of a cost-cutting plan.
Daseke Reports Revenue, Earnings Drop in Q1
Daseke Inc. experienced a year-over-year drop in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported May 9.
California’s Port Dominance Is Slipping as Cargo Shifts East
The pandemic’s cargo crush pushed the Los Angeles and Long Beach complex close to the breaking point, allowing ports from New York-New Jersey to Houston to grow their market share.
ATRI Announces Top Five Research Issues for 2023
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The availability of truck parking spaces rates as the American Transportation Research Institute's No. 1 study topic for 2023.