Steep discounts and easing inflation will compel U.S. shoppers to spend $240.8 billion online in November and December, up 8.4% from last year’s holidays and the biggest increase since 2021.
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Railcar Chemical Leak Forces Evacuations in Grandview, Ohio
A dangerous chemical leak from a railcar has spurred an evacuation order in an Ohio town.
September 24, 2024OPEC Doubles Down on Oil Growth Despite Climate Goals
OPEC doubled down on forecasts that global oil demand will keep growing to the middle of the century, an outlier view that scientists say would lead to climate catastrophe.
September 24, 2024Vancouver Port Strike Disrupts Grain Shipments at Harvest
Grain workers at Canada’s largest port went on strike Sept. 24 over a dispute regarding hours and pay, creating what an industry association called a “devastating” situation for farmers.
September 24, 2024Utility to Offer Accuride’s Trident Drum Brakes as Standard
Utility Trailer Manufacturing will offer Trident composite steel shell drum brakes from Accuride as standard on all its trailer models, the company said Sept. 17.
September 24, 2024House Committee Approves Moving Protection Bill
Legislation that aims to increase protections for people moving personal property was recently approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
September 24, 2024Evo Builds Out Truckload Operations With West Side Purchase
Phoenix-based Evo aims to build a diversified, national truckload carrier and brokerage through the acquisition of Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based West Side.
September 24, 2024How Patriot Transport Tackles Fleet Downtime Amid Challenges
Chicago-based Patriot Transport set out to cut maintenance costs, extend oil drain intervals, and preserve equipment life—all while adhering to manufacturer warranties. This white paper provides timely insights into their approach, offering valuable lessons for fleet managers navigating the demands of the trucking industry.
September 24, 2024Maryland Sues Owner of Ship That Caused Key Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE — The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the containership Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
September 24, 2024ATA: Trucking Tonnage Rises Again, Hints at Market Recovery
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.8% to 115.8 from the prior month, and 0.7% compared with August 2023.
September 24, 2024