As one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the commercial transportation industry plays a major role in helping to create a lower carbon intensity future. “Embracing alternatives to traditional fuels is not only about aligning with environmental regulations — it can also be a strategic move for carriers to…
On Episode 758 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by checking in with the drivers and seeing why they’re so cynical about it. We’ll learn what driver appreciation is really about as well as some of the deals and events the industry is putting out there for truckers….
Facing a dire countdown to the first dock strike in decades, employers at East and Gulf Coast ports say a new contract is still within reach, and publicly called for the International Longshoremen’s Association to return to contract talks. “There has been no further progress on Master Contract negotiations – we remain committed to the…
August data from Cass Information Systems showed the freight market continues to trudge along what is expected to be a trough. Both shipments and freight spend stepped lower from year-ago levels. Shipments captured by the Cass Freight Index fell 1.9% year over year in August, following a 1.1% y/y decline in July. The August result…
Salvage of the still-burning crude oil tanker attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea is underway as tug boats began towing operations Saturday. The Greek-flagged MV Sounion was the target of a series of attacks Aug. 21 by Houthi militia based in Yemen. Armed Houthis filmed themselves boarding the vessel and rigging it with explosives,…