The group’s sixth annual “Call on Washington” this September featured visits with lawmakers, their federal legislative staff and industry experts.
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Efficiency Is Key as Freight Carriers Wait for Market Uptick
As carriers await an upturn in the freight environment, executives say they continue to seek efficiencies and prepare their fleets for when the tipping point comes.
Fed Cuts Rates by Half-Point to Combat Slowing Job Growth
The Federal Reserve on Sept. 18 cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates.
All-Electric Cranes Lift Cargo at Port of San Diego
With the recent deployment of two massive, all-electric harbor cranes, the Port of San Diego is about two-thirds of the way from reaching its ambitious zero-emission targets.
Generative AI Driving Freight Brokerage Transformation
Efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations.
GM Begins Sales of Adapters for Tesla’s Charging Network
General Motors’ electric vehicle customers are getting access to Tesla Superchargers starting this month, following an agreement struck last year between CEOs Mary Barra and Elon Musk.
Nippon Steel to Get Extension on US Steel Plan
A U.S. security panel has granted Nippon Steel permission to refile its plans to purchase United States Steel for $14.1 billion, likely pushing a decision on the takeover past the elections.
International Unveils Revamped Class 8 HV Vocational Trucks
Series production of the updated HV 509, HV 515, HV 609 and HV 615 models is due to start in June 2025, executives said.
ATA Maintains Fight Against California’s Fleets Rule
In new written comments, American Trucking Associations continues to oppose a request for EPA to grant a waiver allowing implementation of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
CVC Willing to Bump DB Schenker Bid After Losing to DSV
CVC Capital Partners signaled it’s willing to increase its 14 billion-euro ($15.6 billion) offer for Deutsche Bahn AG’s logistics unit after losing the bidding to Danish company DSV A/S.