The national average diesel price paused from its recent surge, falling back 4.7 cents to settle at $4.586 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 25.
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Freight Brokers Adjust as Market Power Swings to Shippers
Throughout the pandemic-influenced years of 2020 through 2022, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers assuaged shippers by simply locating a truck for their freight.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 25, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 25, 2023 print edition.
Congressional Leaders Working to Avert Shutdown
WASHINGTON — When the clock strikes midnight Oct. 1, the federal government is bound to experience a partial shutdown if Congress doesn’t sign off on legislation that would do otherwise.
$1.4 Billion Committed to Rail Safety, Supply Chain Boost
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Sept. 25 that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity.
Canadian Autoworkers Ratify New Labor Agreement With Ford
Canadian autoworkers ratified a new labor agreement with Ford Motor Co. on Sept. 24, averting a threatened strike and potentially setting a precedent that could play out in the U.S.
Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Human in Autonomous Trucks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 22 vetoed a bill that for five years would have banned autonomous trucks from be tested on public roads in California trucks without drivers in the cab.
Buttigieg Says Both UAW, Big Three Automakers Can Win
The United Auto Workers and Detroit’s Big Three can all notch wins in contract negotiations, with workers securing strong raises while the carmakers keep thriving, Pete Buttigieg said.
Run on Less Event Sees Big Improvements, Pleasant Surprises
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s latest Run on Less program is largely producing pleasant surprises so far, including Tesla Semi performance.