Daily Infographic: Operation Safe Driver Week Is July 9-15
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How an aluminum parts auto supplier dealt with the pandemic
Alan Shevela is one of those people who will forever be asked “before or after?” when he tells somebody about joining his current employer. Shevela, who is based in Southfield, Michigan, is vice president of global supply chain for Aludyne, a die caster that makes aluminum auto parts. The “before or after” query relates to…
Overcoming roadblocks to fleet electrification
By Ryan Kennedy The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Today’s fleet managers are at a strategic inflection point: How will they lead their fleets into an electric chapter? Federal and local climate goals and mandates — like the Environmental…
Impact of I-95 collapse in Philadelphia to last ‘a long time’
An elevated section of Interstate 95 in northeast Philadelphia collapsed Sunday, shutting the highway — a closure that could take the key freight artery offline for weeks if not longer. According to media reports, the early morning fire was caused by an oil tanker that caught fire underneath the elevated structure. The collapse is reported…
Borderlands: Texas trucking company acquired by Online Transport Inc.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Texas trucking company acquired by Online Transport Inc.; U.S. requests USMCA dispute resolution over Mexico corn ban; RK Logistics expands into Arizona market; and Watco opens railcar storage facility in Texas. Texas trucking company acquired by…