OMAHA, Neb. — A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately.
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UPS to Sell Coyote Logistics to RXO
ATLANTA — UPS Inc. said June 23 it agreed to sell its Coyote Logistics division to RXO for just over $1 billion to focus more on its core package-delivery business.
New England Truckers Support Brian Singelais
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.— Brian Singelais, a former NTDC class champion, has received an outpouring of support from the New England trucking community as he recovers from a heart transplant.
Car Dealerships Disrupted by Pair of Cyberattacks This Week
Car dealerships across North America have faced major disruptions this week.
Louisiana Governor Vetoes State Tort Reform Bill
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed tort reform legislation touted by trucking leaders as a step toward stabilizing excessive insurance and legal costs.
Fleets Persevere Through Down Market With Care and Creativity
The largest for-hire carriers have persevered through a down market with care for their customers and close attention to controlling costs.
An Immigrant’s Long Journey to Freedom Leads to Trucking
Since coming to the U.S. from Sudan in 1999, Lual Akoon has built a new life for himself — both a trucker and as an advocate, meeting with legislators and representing drivers nationwide.
Freight Recession Squeezes Top 100 For-Hire Carriers
Soft market conditions in 2023 placed financial strain on many of the largest for-hire trucking companies in North America.
Industry Sector Rankings Reflect Market Downturn
For-hire carriers across segments saw revenues slide and margins tighten in 2023, but some industry sectors fared better than others.
A. Duie Pyle Celebrates Centennial Milestone
From the Great Depression to industry deregulation and beyond, A. Duie Pyle has kept trucking, marking a full century of economic cycles and transformations in freight transportation.