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Wabash Adds Two Large Dealers in East

Wabash announced it added two large dealers to its North American dealer network: Bergey鈥檚 Truck Centers and Allegiance Trucks.

August 30, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Port Arthur Plans for $20 Million Expansion in 2023-24

Port of Port Arthur, Texas, will receive聽$13.6 million in a federal USDOT grant that port officials say will significantly upgrade the East Texas facility during the next year.

August 30, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Containership Backlog Outside L.A. Ports Is Almost Cleared

The number of containerships headed for the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach 鈥 a traffic jam that once symbolized American consumer vigor during the pandemic 鈥 declined to the lowest level since the bottleneck started to build two years ago.

August 30, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Three of 12 Rail Unions Announce Tentative Deal

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 Three of the 12 unions negotiating with the nation鈥檚 biggest freight railroads have reached a tentative deal that will deliver 24% pay raises, in line with what a special presidential panel of arbitrators recommended earlier this month to resolve the stalemate before a strike could happen.

August 30, 2022
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West Michigan International Adds State's First Public Fast Charger

West Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan鈥檚 first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location.

August 29, 2022
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N.J. Gasoline Tax to Drop 1 Cent on Better-Than-Forecast Demand

New Jersey is cutting an automotive fuel tax by 1 cent per gallon after consumer demand was higher than projected, state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio announced.

August 29, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Seeks Input on Request to Post Hair Drug Tests to Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on a request by an alliance of large motor carriers for an exemption that would permit the carriers to report 鈥渁ctual knowledge鈥 of a truck driver鈥檚 positive hair drug test to the agency鈥檚 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

August 29, 2022
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Congestion Tolling Likely in New York City Business District

New York City officials are exploring congestion-based tolling scenarios to fund mass transit that could see commercial trucks charged $82 for a one-way drive through the business district.

August 29, 2022
BusinessLogistics

White Glove Delivery Allows Trucking Companies to Increase Services

The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects have forced some innovations in the industry, including in the last-mile delivery segment. In that segment, the service of 鈥渨hite glove鈥 delivery has become a viable growth center for trucking companies.

August 29, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Supply Below Average in Northeast

PORTLAND, Maine 鈥 Diesel and heating oil supplies in the Northeast are more than 50% below the recent average, raising concerns that an extreme weather event could cause supply disruptions, federal officials said.

August 29, 2022

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