Trump Says He May Upset China Over Trade Action in Coming Weeks
President Donald Trump said he’ll confront China “very strongly” over trade in the coming weeks, and send a warning to North Korea’s biggest trading partner after his meeting with Kim Jong Un.
June 13, 2018Delivery Boom Breeds Hiring Crisis: Finding Enough Drivers
Every season now seems like peak season for Leonard Wright, who’s constantly recruiting drivers to staff his INPAX Shipping Solutions.
June 13, 2018Iowa Commission Approves $3.4 Billion, Five-Year Road and Infrastructure Plan
Iowa’s transportation commission has approved a $3.4 billion Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2019-2023.
June 13, 2018Trucking Industry Adjusts to ELD Mandate as Focus on HOS Compliance Sharpens
The U.S. trucking industry is continuing to adjust to the federal electronic logging device mandate that took effect late last year.
June 13, 2018KAG Merges Two Units Into Merchant Gas Group
Kenan Advantage Group Inc. announced it merged its two merchant gas subsidiaries — Jack B. Kelley and Cryogenic Transportation — into KAG Merchant Gas Group.
June 12, 2018US Imposes New Security Measures on Incoming Air Cargo Shipments
U.S. authorities are requiring airlines to give them more notice about certain types of cargo that officials believe may pose a security risk.
June 12, 2018CSX Agrees to Pay $3.2 Million for Women Harmed by Job Testing
CSX Transportation Inc. and the U.S. government asked a federal judge to approve an agreement settling sex bias allegations for $3.2 million and other relief.
June 12, 2018Ohio Project Will Use Drones to Monitor Highway Traffic
A three-year, $5.9 million study in central Ohio will use drones to monitor traffic on a 35-mile highway, and provide new information used to prevent crashes between manned and unmanned aircraft.
June 12, 2018Rhode Island Truck Tolls Begin as Trucking Vows to Fight
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. — Rhode Island began charging tractor-trailers to drive on Interstate 95 on the morning of June 11. But while opponents rallied against a tolling scheme they call unconstitutional, it is unclear when — or even if — a long-threatened legal challenge will come.
June 12, 2018Dr Pepper’s ‘Final’ Contract Offer Fizzles With Chicago Deliverers
A two-week strike by 150 Chicago Teamsters targeting Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. continues after drivers voted overwhelmingly to reject the soft drink company’s latest contract proposal, union officials said June 8.
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