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April 22, 2024

Jury Finds BNSF Contributed to Two Asbestos Deaths

A federal jury on April 22 said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining […]
April 19, 2024

Focus Shifts to Removing Debris From Dali’s Deck

BALTIMORE — Salvage crews at the site of a collapsed bridge are turning their focus to the tons of debris sitting atop the Dali, a massive […]
April 19, 2024

Rivian Cuts 1% of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs

Electric vehicle upstart Rivian, which recently put on pause plans to build a Georgia factory, said in mid-April it is laying off more workers as it […]
April 19, 2024

Transportation Index Falls, Signaling Risks for Stock Market

Transportation companies that serve as a bellwether for the American economy sent up a smoke signal this week.
April 18, 2024

Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth

The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.
April 17, 2024

CSX Profit Drops 10% Despite 3% More Q1 Freight

CSX’s first-quarter profit slipped 10% even though the railroad delivered 3% more goods, as the mix of shipments it handled shifted toward less profitable items.
April 16, 2024

Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto, OK Fully Autonomous Vehicles

April 15, 2024

Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ but Remains Above $4

The national average diesel price slid 4.6 cents to $4.015 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 15. Diesel was last below $4 […]
April 15, 2024

Samsara Earnings: Strong Growth in Enterprise, New ISO Certifications

In Samsara’s latest earnings report, the company released new growth figures that highlighted its accelerating adoption among large enterprises. The company ended the fiscal year at […]
April 15, 2024

Fuel Cards: An Easy Way to Protect Profits

In an industry that requires diligent cost-savings and margin-protecting, how can carriers protect their profits when faced with rising fuel prices?
April 15, 2024

It’s Time to Prioritize Your Fleet Maintenance Service

Prioritizing your fleet maintenance is critical to improving uptime, reducing costs, and increasing operational efficiency for your fleet.
April 11, 2024

New West Virginia Law Countering Civil Suit Abuse Starts July 1

Starting July 1, noneconomic damage awards in civil lawsuits in West Virginia involving personal injury or wrongful death claims against CMVs will be no higher than […]