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.
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Federal Grant to Make Golden Gate Bridge Safer From Earthquakes
Knight-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.
Amazon to Sell Bay Area Office Complex as Sales Growth Cools
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.
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.