Even with a stronger-than-expected 2.9% fourth quarter increase in gross domestic product, two prominent freight transportation economists say the threat of a recession will persist this year.
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Economy Still Shows Signs of Slow, Steady Growth
UPS Beats Q4 Expectations; Leadership Optimistic About Labor Negotiations
UPS Inc. announced it beat expectations for fourth-quarter adjusted profit, as it prioritized shipments of high-margin packages.
Self-Driving Semis at Center of California Regulatory Conflict
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California regulators explore new rules to put self-driving semitrucks on the road, labor unions are rushing to the state Legislature to ask for a new law they say will protect their jobs.
Biden Kicks Off Work to Relieve East Coast Amtrak Bottleneck
President Joe Biden kicked off a project to replace a 150-year-old Baltimore rail tunnel that’s slowing train traffic along the Northeast Corridor.
Trucking Groups Urge Reservation Changes at Southern California Ports
Harbor Trucking Association and California Trucking Association are urging the leadership of the two major Southern California ports to create a pilot program for a single, interoperable, complexwide appointment system for drayage and other trucks.
Missouri Awards $5.9 Million in Grants for CDLs, Related Training
Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds — part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.
Trucking M&A Expert Doesn’t Expect Slowdown
The market for mergers and acquisitions in trucking is poised to stay robust, but could undergo some changes, an expert said during a recent industry event.
Federal Grant to Make Golden Gate Bridge Safer From Earthquakes
Protecting the safety of travelers over the Golden Gate Bridge, including 555,000 truck drivers carrying freight annually, was a key topic among Washington officials gathered in San Francisco near the iconic landmark to celebrate a $400 million federal grant for earthquake resiliency.
January 27, 2023Knight-Swift Reports Lower Q4 Results
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the fourth quarter of 2022, the company reported Jan. 26.
Rail Workers Still Seeking Quality-of-Life Improvements
OMAHA, Neb. — The contract imposed on railroad workers last fall didn’t resolve their quality-of-life issues, but already this year there are indications the major freight railroads are starting to address some of their concerns.