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Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters

Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.

August 19, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Hobie Eirich Takes Tennessee Gold

FedEx Freight 4-axle driver Hobie Eirich in May added a state grand champion title for Tennessee to the one he claimed in California six years ago. 

August 18, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Matthew Boenisch's Trucking Tournament Ascension

FedEx Freight flatbed driver Matthew Boenisch from Wisconsin has made a quick rise to the NTDC arena. He'll be in Indianapolis for his second go-around on the national stage. 

August 18, 2024
GovernmentTechnologySafetyAutonomous

DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

August 16, 2024
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Walmart Overtakes PepsiCo on Top 100 Private Carriers List

Walmart Inc.’s initiatives to strengthen its in-house trucking operations have elevated it to No. 1 on this year’s updated Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list.

August 16, 2024
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Private Carrier Sector Rankings Reflect Fleet Growth

Although freight market conditions have been favorable to shippers for the past two years, many of the largest private carriers in North America operate larger fleets now than in years past.

August 16, 2024
BusinessTop 100

Interactive Map: Where the 2024 Top 100 Private Carriers Are in North America

Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2024 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by region in North America.

August 16, 2024
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Going Private: Shippers Strengthening In-House Fleets

Even at a time when for-hire truck capacity is readily available at com­petitive rates, many shippers have continued to invest in their own private fleets.

August 16, 2024
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Another Stellantis Plant to Temporarily Shut Down

DETROIT — Stellantis NV’s Trenton Engine Complex, which produces V-6 Pentastar engines for Rams, Chryslers and Jeeps, will shut down next week with workers temporarily laid off.

August 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Texas Instruments Wins $4.6 Billion in Grants, Loans

Texas Instruments is set to receive $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants and $3 billion in loans, marking the latest major award from a program designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing.

August 16, 2024

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