Illinois is the latest state to offer commercial driver license applicants a written test in Spanish to get more drivers on the road.
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Illinois Offering Written CDL Tests in Spanish
Freight Recession Still Squeezing Marten’s Profits, Margins
Profits and margins at Marten Transport continued to weaken in Q2 of 2024, dented by the ongoing industrywide supply-demand imbalance, higher costs and softer freight rates.
Perspective: Using Technology to Protect Cargo From Theft
Cargo theft is often a subtle process, making it difficult to prevent. With cargo thieves relying increasingly on subterfuge, the security apparatus on the shop floor must evolve accordingly.
Minnesota Lawmakers Take Steps to Expand CDL Testing
New and current Minnesota truck drivers will have an easier time obtaining and renewing CDLs now that a state law that constrained third-party CDL testing opportunities has been eliminated.
Long Beach Port Breaks Ground on $1.5B Rail Yard Expansion
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials visited the Port of Long Beach on July 18 to break ground on a $1.5 billion rail yard expansion project.
J.B. Hunt Reports $2.9 Billion in Revenue for Q2
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported that second-quarter net income declined on revenue that fell just short of $3 billion.
Trucking Weathers Another Increase in Cargo Theft for Q2
The trucking industry continued to weather an increase in cargo theft activity during the second quarter of 2024.
Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback
Merchandise trade is withstanding its first post-pandemic shock, with no noticeable flareup of global consumer prices. But that’s not guaranteed to last if snarls prove long-lasting.
Amazon Prime Day Drives Online Sales Up 11% to $14.2 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $14.2 billion online during Amazon.com Inc.’s 48-hour Prime Day sale, up 11% from a year ago and in line with estimates, according to Adobe Inc.
Port of L.A. Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity
West Coast ports are closing out the first half of 2024 with strong trade volumes, boosted by an early peak season, solid consumer spending and threats of strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports.