Reducing carbon intensity of fuels used in the transportation industry has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to changing environmental regulations and pressure from supply chain partners. As the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States¹, the commercial transportation industry is a major player in creating a lower carbon…
A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad Co., stating the plaintiff failed to prove he was a victim of racial discrimination and retaliation. Judge Stephen P. McGlynn in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued a summary judgment Wednesday dismissing the case brought by Le’Mon Bass….
On episode 729 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about last night’s disastrous presidential debate performance and how it could sway ocean shipping. With Trump’s promise of a renewed trade war and tariff increases, a great pull forward could be at play. Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s Lewie Pugh talks about two of the biggest…
A former New York trucking company owner was convicted by a federal jury of making false statements to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Tony Kirik, who also goes by Anatoliy, operated Rochester-based Dallas Logistics, which had millions of dollars in revenue. He submitted false documents regarding the safety rating of his business to the…
By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. It is no secret that the logistics industry is facing a challenging landscape characterized by low freight rates and excess capacity. This situation is a result of several factors, including…