The national average diesel price nudged up seven-tenths of a cent to reach $4.593 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 2.
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CDL Classes Planned as Part of Maui Recovery
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is planning to launch classes for a commercial driver license to help Maui wildfire victims rebuild their lives.
Government Sues Union Pacific Over Using Flawed Vision Test
The U.S. government has joined some former workers in suing Union Pacific over the way it used a vision test to disqualify workers the railroad believed were colorblind.
Trucker Path Launches Single-Trip Spot Insurance
Trucker Path is now providing all-risk spot cargo insurance coverage as single-trip policies and per-load pricing, the trucking technology company announced Sept. 27.
3PL Warehouse Services Buys Sky Transportation
Third-party logistics specialist Warehouse Services said Sept. 28 it acquired Texas-based Sky Trans Group Holdings for an undisclosed amount.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 2, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 2, 2023 print edition.
Crowley Names Dennis White to Lead Brokerage Operations
Crowley has selected Dennis White as its newest vice president of brokerage services, the maritime and logistics company announced Oct. 2.
Shutdown Averted: Congress Approves Nov. 17 Funding Fix
Capitol Agenda: Before Congress cleared for the president a temporary funding bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made the case for keeping the government operating.
5 Ways Carriers Overpower Tough Market Conditions with Custom Driver Apps
The freight market is like a seesaw boxing match, with cycles of “boom” and “bust” happening more frequently. When capacity grows tight, carriers take swings to increase rates. Shippers strike back to lower contract prices as soon as they gain the uppe…
Factory Gauge Contracts at Slowest Pace in Nearly a Year
A measure of U.S. factory activity contracted in September by the least in nearly a year, offering hope that the worst may be over for the nation’s producers.