08 Apr Ryder to Shutter California Distribution Center, Lay Off 145 Workers Trucking and logistics company Ryder System will cease operations at its Moreno Valley, Calif., distribution center, leading to layoffs for 145 employees there. Read more...
08 Apr Diesel Rises 1.5¢ a Gallon to $3.093 The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 1.5 cents to $3.093 a gallon, and crude oil prices pushed past $64 a barrel to post a five-month high, the Department of Energy reported April 8. Read more...
08 Apr Arlington Memorial Bridge Construction Greets Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts The seasonal beauty of Washington's cherry blossoms contrasts with construction on one of America's most iconic bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
08 Apr Trailers of the Future Will Be Smarter, Lighter, More Aerodynamic Dry van and refrigerated trailers will evolve over the next 10 years to become more connected, lighter, more durable and more aerodynamic than today’s equipment, executives at major trailer manufacturers said. Read more...
08 Apr Fiat to Pool Cars With Tesla to Meet CO2 Reduction Targets Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is pooling its fleet with Tesla Inc. to comply with stricter European Union rules on carbon dioxide emissions in a deal that is likely to pay the U.S. electric-car leader hundreds of millions of dollars. Read more...
08 Apr Democrats Try to Smooth Trade Deal Passage With Labor Proposal Two top Senate Democrats, including longtime free-trade foe Sherrod Brown are crafting a labor enforcement proposal that could help ease the way for passage of President Donald Trump’s new North American trade agreement. Read more...
08 Apr Houston Ship Channel Shut as Storm Hits Chemical Disaster Site The Houston Ship Channel was shut April 7 as violent storms wracked the site of one of the worst Gulf Coast industrial disasters in 14 years. Read more...
08 Apr Mexico Border Wait Times Spike as Trump Threats Slows Traffic The southern border isn’t closed, but already it’s a mess for trucks hauling goods from Mexico to the United States, snarling traffic at some of the busiest frontier crossings in the world. Read more...
08 Apr Ina Daly Back to Defend Arizona Truck Driving Championships Title The Arizona Trucking Association is gearing up for a scorcher of a competition this year at its state truck driving championships April 13 in Tempe. This year, 177 competitors will vie for the Grand Champion title. Read more...
08 Apr About Us: Transport Topics' Top 50 Logistics Companies The Transport Topics’ Top 50 Logistics Companies is a listing of the largest logistics companies in North America. Read more...