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Will There Be a Diesel Shortage in 2024?聽聽
Despite persistent supply chain challenges, economic conditions and government regulations, the supply of diesel fuel is expected to keep pace with demand for 2024.
February 21, 2024Autonomous Trucks Reshaping the Freight Industry
Autonomous trucking, once regarded as the stuff of science fiction, is gradually moving closer to viability in real-world freight operations after years of investment, development and on-road testing.
February 21, 2024FMCSA Planning New Study on Sexual Assault and Harassment
With an eye on future policy, federal trucking regulators are planning a new study to dig deeper into the prevalence and severity of sexual assault and sexual harassment across the commercial motor vehicle industry, particularly among drivers.
February 20, 2024Diesel Price Remains Unchanged at $4.109
The national average diesel price remained unchanged at $4.109, the first time there was no fluctuation since last summer, according to EIA聽data for the week of Feb. 19.
February 20, 2024Pennsylvania Truckers Claim Unfair Competition at Philly Port
The Federal Maritime Commission is probing concerns raised by trucking companies that a Port of Philadelphia terminal operator is receiving favorable treatment from a state agency.
February 20, 2024FTC, States Expected to Sue Over Kroger-Albertsons Deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a group of states are poised to sue to block the tie-up between supermarkets Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., according to people familiar with the plans.
February 20, 2024REPLAY: Driving Innovation: A Preview of the 2024 TMC Annual Meeting With Robert Braswell
What new standards are expected to come out of the upcoming meeting and how will they help your company better transition to tomorrow? Robert Braswell joins Dan Ronan to preview the 2024 TMC Annual Meeting and why industry leaders can't afford to miss it.
February 20, 2024Estes, Pitt Ohio Among Firms Filling Yellow Void in Buffalo
Yellow Corp.鈥檚 shutdown has opened the door for Estes Express Lines, Pitt Ohio and more to make greater inroads in the Buffalo, N.Y., Niagara region.
February 20, 2024Florida Educators Break Ground on CDL Training Academy
Florida educators broke ground on a new commercial driver license training academy to alleviate a shortage not only in the state but also in the Southeastern region of the country.
February 20, 2024January Tonnage Declines on Annual, Monthly Basis
Truck tonnage started the year on the downslope, decreasing on an annual and sequential basis in January, American Trucking Associations reported.
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