Industry News and Updates
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FreightWaves
Next-Gen Transportation News
Logistics Management
- DSV announces acquisitions of S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics
- ATA reports February truck tonnage increase
- More than 150 companies participate in the 2023 MHI Innovation Awards
- Biggest gets bigger: Knight-Swift buying USX for $808 million in huge TL deal
- ATA has ‘grave concerns’ that EPA may allow California-type air quality rules on heavy trucks
Transport Topics
Journal of Commerce
- HMM plans for THE Alliance revamp with SM Lines trans-Pacific slot deal
- US HHG imports await housing recovery after two-year tumble
- Decline in US truck shipments, rates lowering truck market’s floor: U.S. Bank
- Red Sea rate effect spreads to other trade lanes as demand rises: Maersk CEO
- Teamsters Canada vote overwhelmingly to authorize rail strike as soon as May 22
Logistics Viewpoints
- Editor’s Choice: Consumers Will Wait for Sustainability
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Embraces Cultural Innovation to Accelerate their Digital Transformation
- This Week in Logistics News (January 14 – 20)
- Editor’s Choice: Remove Wasted Time and Your Operations Can Soar Like an Eagle
- Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention
DC Velocity
- Digital Payments Services Procurement - A Convenient, Secure, and Tech-Driven Future
- Arvato takes over Avon logistics center in UK
- Revved up and ready to sort
- Third Wave Automation Announces Dynamic Fleet Management Solution to Drive Shared Autonomy in Wareho
- Mojix Platform Now Includes Traceability Features that Support Global Digital Product Passports
DOL National News Releases
- US Department of Labor finds prominent South Carolina shipyard ignored federal measures that could have prevented 41-year-old worker’s fatal fall
- US Department of Labor finds Georgia construction contractor could have prevented 31-year-old worker’s fatal fall in Arcadia
- Department of Labor announces $6.5M in available grants to provide housing services for farmworkers, dependents
- Department of Labor announces Advisory Board on Toxic Substances, Worker Health will meet May 8-9 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Department of Labor recovers $538K in back wages, damages from Maryland residential rehabilitation provider for 37 landscaping workers denied full pay
Fleet News Daily
- U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck freight contraction continues
- BAE Systems’ electric drive technology to power GILLIG’s new hydrogen fuel cell transit buses for zero-emission operation
- Toyota and Argonne National Laboratory Investigate Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Emissions and Fight Climate Change
- Fast-Growing Fintech Payment Platform AtoB Collaborates with Trusted TravelCenters of America
YouTube Videos from the Department of Labor
U.S. Energy Information Administration | Today in Energy
- U.S. crude oil exports reached a record in 2023
- Four countries could account for most near-term petroleum liquids supply growth
- Winter storms have disrupted U.S. natural gas production
- Reduced refinery activity puts upward pressure on gasoline and diesel prices
- The cost of transporting coal to the electric power sector increased in 2022
Truck News | General
Truck News | Health and Safety
- Workplace safety officials investigate trucker’s death at Montreal port
- N.S. locals, volunteer firefighters honored for rescuing Eassons Transport driver
- Ayr, Ont. residents seek relief as trucks squeeze into downtown core
- Zero Fatalities: Volvo’s other road to zero
- CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week on July 7-13
Truck News | Regulations
- Understanding safety ratings
- Ontario’s towing industry struggles under new regulations: PTAO cites gaps, unfair practices
- TruckNews.com webinar to help prepare for Roadcheck inspections
- Ontario raising speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more highway sections
- Navigating environmental responsibilities for trucking tenants
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | General
- CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk
- CDC Announces Important Advances in Protecting Americans from Heat
- CDC warns of Salmonella Infections linked to Contaminated Basil sold at Trader Joe’s
- CDC’s Disease Detectives Share Findings from the Forefront of Public Health
- New U.S Global Health Security Strategy Advances Commitment to Protect Americans and People Around the World from Emerging Health Threats
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | COVID-19
- End of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration
- COVID-19 Forecasting and Mathematical Modeling
- CDC & FDA Identify Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signal for Persons Aged 65 Years and Older
- CDC & FDA Identify Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signal for Persons Aged 65 Years and Older
- Use Masks to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- Japan's energy policies aim to reduce use of fossil fuels in electricity generation
- Japan's energy policies aim for increased zero-carbon electricity generation
- Plant Vogtle Unit 4 begins commercial operation
- Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
- U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023
Rigzone
Oil & Gas 360
- Shell smashes forecasts with $7.7 billion quarterly profit
- OPEC+ could extend oil cuts, formal talks yet to start, sources say
- Weekly Gas Storage: Inventories increase by 59 Bcf
- EnerCom announces Mike Wirth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron, as Keynote speaker at the 29th annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference
- Permian producer Diamondback Energy shareholders approve $26 Endeavor Energy merger with Q4 2024 closing date
CNBC | Oil and Gas
- FTC accuses ex-Pioneer CEO of colluding with OPEC, blocks him from Exxon board seat
- U.S. crude oil bounces after hitting seven-week low on surging U.S. inventories
- Oil giant Shell beats first-quarter profit estimates despite weaker gas prices
- Exxon Mobil reaches agreement with FTC, poised to close $60 billion Pioneer deal
- U.S. crude oil falls for third day, dips below $81 ahead of Fed decision, Gaza cease-fire talks
OilPrice.com
- Plasma Physicists Use Magnetic Imperfections to Enhance Fusion Reaction
- France Crafts Offshore Wind Expansion to Meet Climate Goals
- Turkmenistan Tops Russia in Gas Export Earnings to China
- Gazprom Grapples with Historic Net Loss Amidst Gas Revenue Decline
- Egypt Eyes Large Role in Green Hydrogen Production
Autoblog
- Fiery gasoline tanker crash snarls traffic, closes I-95 in Connecticut
- The best DIY vinyl car wraps of 2024
- Ferrari confirms the 812 Superfast's successor will keep the V12 alive
- Carvana shares soar on upbeat forecast for core profit, retail sales
- Vinyl car wraps: What you need to know before you wrap your vehicle
Automotive News
- BorgWarner generates higher revenue, earnings as demand grows for hybrids
- FedEx adds 150 Shyft Group Blue Arc electric vans to its fleet
- Tech supplier Aptiv lowers sales forecast, reduces equity interest in JV with Hyundai
- Delivery van safety features could mitigate 4 in 10 fatal crashes, study says
- Mercedes changes U.S. factory leadership ahead of UAW vote
1A Auto Blog
- Top 5 2005 to 2010 Chrysler 300C Problems: 8th Generation
- Top 5 2005 to 2010 Dodge Dakota Problems (3rd Generation)
- The Top 5 Problems with the Mazda CX-9: 1st Generation (2007 to 2015)
- DIY Catalytic Converter Repair Tips: Easy Way to Install a Stolen or Broken Catalytic Converter
- Oil Filter Housing Leak? How to Fix It Yourself