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Watch: California Drivers Face Nation鈥檚 Steepest Fuel Tax
A聽new #fuel analysis by the Tax Foundation聽names #California, Illinois and Pennsylvania as the states with this year鈥檚 highest #diesel and #gas taxes, while Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii have the lowest.聽 聽
August 22, 2024Key Bridge Collapse Spurs $5M Small Business Grant Fund
A $5 million grant program aimed at supporting Baltimore-area small businesses hit hard by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge launched Aug. 21.
August 22, 2024Groendyke Announces Acquisition of Linden Bulk Transport
Groendyke Transport on Aug. 19 announced a definitive agreement to acquire all the tank truck assets of Linden Bulk Transportation from Depot Connect International.
August 22, 2024July Trailer Orders Drop 37% Amid Slower Market
U.S. trailer orders fell 37% year over year in July to 7,200 units, ACT Research reported. The figure represented a 14.2% increase from June鈥檚 6,300 units.
August 22, 2024US Shippers Scramble as Canadian Rail Shutdown Hits Freight
Importers and exporters are left with few options as a near-total rail shutdown in Canada risks delaying ocean shipments, spiking freight costs and straining the busiest U.S. ports.
August 22, 2024CN and CPKC Initiate Lockout After Labor Talks Fail
The Canadian railway system has been struck with two major work stoppages amid failed labor negotiations Aug. 22.
August 22, 2024Chris Moore Wins Georgia, Readies for NTDC Competition
Chris Moore, the Georgia grand champion in the sleeper berth class, aims to lead Walmart to the team title at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis.聽
August 21, 2024Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law
Minnesota鈥檚 motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.
August 21, 2024Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canada鈥檚 two largest railways and unionized workers to reach a deal to avert a strike that businesses warn will cause significant harm to the economy.
August 21, 2024US Payroll Data Likely to See Largest Revision Since 2009
U.S. job growth was probably far less robust in the year through March than previously reported, according to government data out Aug. 21.
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