Democrats are still holding out hope they can advance the replacement for NAFTA despite ongoing acrimony between President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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FedEx Ground to Deliver 7 Days a Week to Satisfy Online Shoppers
FedEx Corp. plans to deliver packages seven days a week starting next January in a bid to keep up with the continuing boom in online shopping, the company announced May 30.
China Puts US Soy Buying on Hold as Tariff War Escalates
China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, has put purchases of American supplies on hold after the trade war between Washington and Beijing escalated, according to people familiar with the matter.
Navistar Agrees to Pay $135 Million in Suit Over MaxxForce Engines
Navistar International Corp. has agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over the exhaust gas recirculation setups the company used on its previous MaxxForce 11-liter or 13-liter diesel engines, according to a news release from a law firm repre…
Goods-Trade Gap Widens Second Month to Highest This Year
The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened for a second month to the highest level since a record in December as exports dipped.
500 Tornadoes in 30 Days Among Highest Reported From Past Seven Decades
The United States has been rocked by 500 tornadoes in the past 30 days with a trapped jet stream in the atmosphere “stuck in neutral,” according to the U.S. Storm Prediction Center.
Democratic Presidential Candidate John Delaney Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
A $2 trillion proposal from 2020 presidential aspirant John Delaney would look to improve connectivity along freight routes, transit systems and other corridors through a comprehensive revenue stream.
Navistar to settle $135M defective engine class action suits
The settlement agreement is still subject to approval by the Illinois court.
Many fleets unable to leverage available data, survey finds
A new survey found that many motor carriers are failing to take advantage of available data that could lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their trucks.
Fleet Advantage said that based on its online survey presented to more than 2,000 p
The roadside inspection process starts with a look
“If the truck is kept tidy and clean, the chances are the driver is a pretty organized driver. A truck that is in disrepair or is dirty will often get further scrutiny.”