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Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists
A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.
March 4, 2025Trump’s Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico Go Into Effect
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect March 4, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by North American allies.
March 4, 2025Canada Responds, Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products
Canada announced a package of counter-tariffs against U.S. products after President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico.
March 4, 2025Albertsons Names New CEO Following Failed Deal With Kroger
Both top U.S. grocery operators are moving on from their respective CEOs only months after a proposed deal to combine their operations was blocked by a federal judge.
March 3, 2025Diesel Price Sheds 6.2¢ to $3.635 a Gallon
The national average diesel price swung down 6.2 cents after four straight weeks of gains to settle at $3.635 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data March 3.
March 3, 2025GPS-only vs. TCU telematics: The difference runs fleet deep
The more fleetwide control you want, the more fleetwide visibility you need. And that starts with understanding what type of tracking technology you choose: tethered or untethered.
March 3, 2025How Can AI Solve Dispatch Inefficiencies
The trucking industry's lifeblood – efficient dispatch operations –is often hindered by outdated communication systems that rely heavily on manual phone calls and tedious data entry. These traditional methods create a cascade of inefficiencies that impact driver satisfaction, customer experience, and ultimately, the bottom line. But…there is a solution, and it’s called Ai. Read our white paper on the advances in solving dispatch inefficiencies. Go to Cloneops.ai Â
March 3, 2025Chipmaker TSMC Increases US Investment, Trump Says
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the United States, President Donald Trump said, on top of $65 billion in investments the company has already promised.
March 3, 2025Pennsylvania’s Red Light Camera Fines to Fund 31 Projects
The Pennsylvania DOT will allocate $20.4 million in funding generated from red light camera fines in the Philadelphia area to pay for 31 road safety projects across 25 municipalities.
March 3, 2025Heist: Sneaky with Sneakers, $2 Million Worth of Nikes Stolen
Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents. Â
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