Industry News and Updates
Overview
FreightWaves
- Universal Logistics’ Q1 trucking revenue falls 12.6%
- Port roundup: Strong annual growth across the board
- TFI’s US LTL operations need heavier shipments, CEO says of Q1 results
- What noncompete ban means for freight; UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute – WTT
- FHWA awards $148M in grants to fight pollution from trucks at US ports
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
- US CBP clears chassis maker CIE in case alleging tariff evasion
- Bad weather causing delays, congestion at major Asian load ports
- Knight-Swift to open 32 LTL terminals in 2024, expanding super-regional network
- Shippers won’t see intermodal contract hikes until 2025: Hub Group
- Net-zero bill boosts Europe’s decarbonization efforts for shipping
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
DOL National News Releases
- US Department of Labor finalizes farmworker protection rule
- Department of Labor will offer online wage seminars in May, August on prevailing wage requirements for federally funded projects
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
- Department of Labor adds 16 new large federally funded projects to program promoting equal access to good jobs created by Investing in America agenda
- Statement by Acting Secretary Su on announcement of construction of new semiconductor fabrication sites in New York, Idaho
Fleet News Daily
- Platform Science Raises $125 Million in Growth Capital
- Together for Safer Roads (TSR) Member Samsara Publishes Important New e-Book for Commercial Fleet Safety
- JJX Logistics Reduces Fleet Emissions by 17% and Achieves Industry Safety Accreditation with Samsara
- Range Energy and DB Schenker Announce Pilot of Electric-Powered Trailer Platform
- Port Houston Awarded Nearly $27 Million For Clean Truck Program
YouTube Videos from the Department of Labor
- OSHA's Workers Memorial Day 2024 Wreath laying ceremony
- 2024 Workers Memorial Day Ceremony: Workers Have the Right to Come Home Safe
- 2024 Workers Memorial Day Ceremony: Workers Have the Right to Come Home Safe
- Restaurar y ampliar las protecciones de horas extras
- Restoring and Extending Overtime Protections
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
- FirstElement opens world’s first commercial truck stop for hydrogen-fueled vehicles
- AMTA honors Nkala with driver of the year award
- TFI International grows revenue, but profit slides in Q1
- ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Tonnage dips but signs emerge of improving market
- Low-carbon fuels crucial in transitioning to ZEVs: Pembina Institute
Truck News | Health and Safety
Truck News | Regulations
- 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
- Don’t evade your safety obligations
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | General
- 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
- CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox
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)
- U.S. natural gas-fired electricity generation consistently increased in 2022 and 2023
- Low U.S. distillate consumption reflects slow economic activity and biofuel substitution
- Reasons behind the price premium for U.S. metallurgical coal exports
- U.S. natural gas consumption set annual and monthly records during 2023
- Increases in U.S. residential electricity bills in 2023 were outpaced by inflation
Rigzone
Oil & Gas 360
- U.S. rig count had a decrease of 6 this week, at 613
- Oil up on geopolitical tensions, gains curbed by fading fed rate cut hopes
- Register to attend the 29th annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, August 18-21, 2024
- Zephyr Energy: Start of well drilling operations
- Hess Corporation increases oil and gas production on backs success in U.S. Bakken, offshore Guyana
CNBC | Oil and Gas
- Exxon is working on tech to remove CO2 from atmosphere but a breakthrough is needed to slash costs
- Chevron beats earnings estimates but profit falls on lower refining margins and natural gas prices
- Middle East escalation could trigger energy shock that fuels inflation, World Bank warns
- Oil prices rebound as traders wait for U.S. first-quarter economic growth data
- U.S. crude oil pulls back below $83 a barrel as brief rally stalls out
OilPrice.com
- OPEC's Next Production Decision Could Be Decided in the UAE
- Exxon Expects Regulator To Greenlight $60-Billion Pioneer Deal in June
- Drone Attacks Take Khor Mor Gas Field Offline, Claims Lives
- Russia's LNG Expansion Plans Hit the Wall
- TotalEnergies Beats Q1 Profit Forecast Despite Lower Natural Gas Prices
Autoblog
- Chevrolet Equinox Plus is a PHEV for China, maybe America
- EarthCruiser shuts down effective immediately
- Kia EV9 GT performance three-row SUV to be revealed next year
- The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox starts at $29,995 including destination
- Tesla Model 3 Performance and electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class are here | Autoblog Podcast #829
Automotive News
- Mirror supplier Gentex's Q1 net income rises 11% to $108 million, revenue reaches record $590 million
- BMW to invest a further $2.76 billion in key market China
- Know a rising star? Let us know
- Chevy prices entry-level gasoline Equinox below $30,000
- Genesis' Claudia Marquez: We're 'becoming completely independent' from Hyundai in U.S.
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