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Update: Biden Pledges Federal Funds for Baltimore Bridge Rehabilitation

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and adjoining infrastructure after the recent collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Update: Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement Over Derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023.

April 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Update: Class 8 Truck Orders End Two-Month Positive Streak

ACT Research data showed orders declined 9.9% to 17,300 units from 19,200 during the same time in 2023. Story by Connor Wolf.聽聽

April 8, 2024
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Update: US Traffic Deaths Decline by 3.6% in 2023

U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% last year despite an increase in miles travelled, according to new estimates by NHTSA. Still, almost 41,000 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes on the nation鈥檚 roadways in 2023.

April 2, 2024
Business

Update: Used Truck Sales in February Increase 23% Over Last Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in February increased 23.3% compared with the same period the prior year,聽ACT Research聽reported.聽

March 29, 2024
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Update: Federal Funds to Finance Baltimore Bridge Reconstruction

Secretary Buttigieg revealed the U.S. Department of Transportation is processing a quick release transportation emergency grant to Maryland for the reconstruction of鈥疊altimore鈥檚 collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is causing supply chain disruptions since it was struck by a cargo ship.鈥

March 28, 2024
BusinessTechnology

60 Seconds: Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

An ePTO will run 鈥渁nything that goes on with the truck鈥檚 ignition key except the engine,鈥 says鈥疺iatec Inc.鈥疌EO鈥疢ark Ferri, such as lights, air conditioning, powered accessories (like windows and seats), computers, hand tool chargers and communications equipment.聽

March 22, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Chairman Profile: Schuier Carries on Family Tradition In Trucking

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.

March 7, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Update: First Yellow Trucks and Trailers Up for Auction

J.D. Power's Chris Visser says auction prices have been stable after a busier-than-usual January.

March 5, 2024
BusinessSafety

Update: Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka is still wary over developments in the Red Sea and Panama Canal.

February 28, 2024