Amazon .com Inc. is selling a vacant Bay Area office complex purchased about 16 months ago, the company’s latest effort to unwind a pandemic-era expansion that left it with a surfeit of warehouses and employees.
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Amazon to Sell Bay Area Office Complex as Sales Growth Cools
Positive Marijuana Tests Among Drivers Grow at Alarming Rate
Nearly 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022, a 32% increase over 2021, according to a report recently compiled from data in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Trucking Groups Not Pleased With Toll Hikes in Northeast States
Toll increases this year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are frustrating trucking companies that are having to pass on costs in the form of higher freight charges.
Bill Would Let Younger Drivers Move Freight at Ports
Legislation that aims to allow young commercial drivers to transport freight from ports was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Marten Transport Reports 16th Consecutive Profitable Quarter
Marten Transport reported higher fourth-quarter earnings, marking its 16th consecutive year-over-year increase.
Ports Post Strong Volume for 2022 Despite December Drop-Off
Despite a significant slowdown in the second half of 2022, two major West Coast ports approached the record-setting pace they had in 2021.
January 25, 2023RJW Logistics Group Brings Shipping Hub, Jobs to Mesquite, Texas
A new Mesquite, Texas, business park has landed a major tenant, RJW Logistics Group, bringing more than 200 jobs.
Truck Tonnage Rises 3.8% in 2022
Truck tonnage rose 3.8% in 2022 compared with 2021, posting the highest year-over-year gain in four years despite modest December results, American Trucking Associations reported.
Maritime Administration Announces Shipyard Funds
Additional funding is available for officials seeking to modernize operations at small shipyard facilities around the country, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced.
Amazon Union Organizer in Alabama Says He Was Fired
An Amazon warehouse worker who helped lead a hotly contested union campaign in Bessemer, Ala., said he was abruptly terminated without explanation.