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CSX Plans Infrastructure Work at Maryland Yard

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Infrastructure improvements at CSX’s Cumberland yard will increase capacity and allow railcars that previously couldn’t move through the yard to do so, the company said.

June 17, 2024
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

CVSA Inspectors Pass 88% of Vehicles on Brake Safety Day

Inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 4,898 commercial motor vehicle inspections in a brake safety event April 30, putting 570 vehicles out of service for critical violations.

June 17, 2024
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The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

With signs of slowing growth in the premium EV market, manufacturers have been working on a pivot from luxury to practicality. The $25,000 economy electric car is the industry’s new target.

June 17, 2024
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Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Delayed Over Wipers

Tesla Inc. has halted Cybertruck deliveries because of a problem with its windshield wiper, Electrek reported.

June 17, 2024
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The Cost of Outdated Fleet Communication Tools

In trucking every minute, mile, and dollar counts. Yet, outdated communication methods between drivers and dispatchers lead to costly accidents, fines, and missed opportunities. Our calculator helps you uncover the financial impact of distracted driving and highlights the potential opportunity of implementing a hands-free solution.

June 17, 2024
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Take a Proactive Approach to Securing Your Semis

When it comes to securing your cargo and truck yards, the best approach is a proactive one. In this guide, experts share how you can reduce the risk of theft, protect employees, and keep your trucking operations running.  Learn about the real cost of crime and the impact it can have. Download the guide.

June 17, 2024
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IEA: China’s Binge on US Fuel Is Biggest Oil Demand Driver

Chinese purchases of a relatively niche type of fuel from the U.S. have been the single biggest contributor to global oil demand growth in recent years, the International Energy Agency said.

June 14, 2024
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NTSB to Approve East Palestine Report June 25

WASHINGTON — This month, the National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to approve its investigative findings about a freight train derailment​ last year in East Palestine, Ohio.

June 14, 2024
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Tesla Driver Tells Police He Was Using ‘Self-Drive’ in Crash

DETROIT — A Tesla apparently operating on one of the company’s automated driving systems crashed into a parked police vehicle June 13 near Los Angeles.

June 14, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Panama Canal Averts Shipping Crisis With Its Water Plan

The Panama Canal has managed to ward off a shipping crisis that threatened to upend $270 billion a year in global trade. It did so with careful water management — and a little bit of luck.

June 14, 2024

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