WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department on Nov. 3 awarded $653 million in grants to upgrade and improve 41 water-based ports across the United States.
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UAW Members at Michigan Ford Plant Approve New Contract
DETROIT — Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Maersk to Slash 10,000 Jobs
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Maersk said Nov. 3 that it plans to eliminate 10,000 jobs due to what it described as a challenging environment for container trade and logistics services.
Map: Where They Are
Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2023 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.
Perspective: As an Industry, Let’s Win the Sale
At a time when our political system has grown so adversarial, I believe trucking threads a needle of common purpose.
Mack Trucks Launches Subscription-Based Leasing for MD Electric
SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks on Oct. 30 launched ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option for the MD Electric truck.
Speaker Johnson Points to Another Short-Term Funding Bill
Two weeks before government funding expires, Speaker Mike Johnson raised the possibility for the House to consider another short-term stopgap measure.
Mack Trucks Showcases MD Electric Truck in California
SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks showcased its medium-duty MD Electric truck Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Sonoma Raceway.
Cummins Profit Soars as Meritor Deal Boosts Revenue
Cummins Inc. posted a 64% year-over-year jump in profits in the third quarter of 2023 as the acquisition of axles and brakes specialist Meritor continued to boost the company’s bottom line.
BNSF Inspection Practices Probed After Colorado Derailment
An investigation into a Colorado train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a truck driver is focused on whether inspection and maintenance practices at BNSF Railway contributed.