Second Railroad Union Rejects Deal, Adding to Strike Worries
A second railroad union rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads on Oct. 26, reflecting workers’ increasing frustration with the lack of paid sick time in the industry and adding to concerns about the possibility of a strike next month that could cripple the economy.
October 26, 2022PhilaPort Terminal Gets $20.3 Million Grant to Ease Truck Congestion
The Port of Philadelphia will have less truck congestion and more capacity thanks to a $20.3 million federal infrastructure grant award.
October 26, 2022Trucking’s Concerns Shared on a Global Scale
SAN DIEGO — The head of Werner Enterprises said trucking must do a better job globally of promoting itself to potential entrants by outlining how the industry provides a path to rewarding careers.
October 26, 2022Driver Shortage Decreases Slightly to 78,000, ATA Says
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations revealed Oct. 25 that it estimates the shortfall of professional drivers has decreased slightly to 78,000 for this year.
October 25, 2022German Government Settles Internal Dispute Over Port Stake Sale to China
The German government is close to reaching a compromise over a disputed sale of a stake in a Hamburg container terminal to China’s state-owned shipping conglomerate Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.
October 25, 2022Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation’s capital and statehouses."
October 24, 2022FMCSA's Robin Hutcheson Promotes Workforce, Touts Industry’s Contributions
SAN DIEGO — Recruiting and retaining women for jobs in the trucking industry is a goal the Biden administration is pursuing, the nation’s top trucking regulator said Oct. 22.
October 22, 2022Amazon to Take Hawaiian Airlines Stake in Cargo-Hauling Deal
Amazon.com Inc. is poised to take a stake in the parent of Hawaiian Airlines as part of a deal to expand the e-commerce giant’s cargo-hauling operations.
October 21, 2022Intermodal Shallow Barge Dock Opens in Mississippi
Mississippi officials celebrated a new maritime dock and railroad facility with improved truck access roads at Port Bienville on the Gulf of Mexico’s Intracoastal Waterway.
October 20, 2022Landstar Reports Highest Revenue for Any Q3
Landstar System Inc.’s revenue and diluted earnings per share both set third-quarter records, the company reported Oct. 19.
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