Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized April 2.
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Cargo Ship Owner Seeks $44 Million Liability Limit
The owner of the ship that rammed a bridge in Baltimore, killing six workers and disrupting the eastern U.S. transportation network, is seeking to limit its liability to about $43.7 million.
Diesel Price Falls Back Below $4 a Gallon at $3.996
The national average diesel priced dipped back below $4 a gallon after a 3.8-cent decrease to $3.996, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 1.
Ontario Adds Truck Parking in Largest Rest Area Expansion
Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.
Trucking LLCs Must File New Federal Report Under Law
Trucking company owners may find themselves among the limited liability company proprietors facing penalties if they fail to report information required by the Treasury Department.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 1, 2024
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 1, 2024 print edition.
House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback
House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.
US Traffic Deaths Decline by an Estimated 3.6% in 2023
DETROIT — U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% last year, but still, almost 41,000 people were killed on the nation’s roadways, according to full-year estimates by safety regulators.
Landmark Ceramics to Invest $72 Million in Tennessee Logistics Hub
Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.
US Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since 2022
U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March for the first time since September 2022 on a sharp rebound in production and stronger demand, while input costs climbed.