02 Jul Tank Truck Driver Scarcity Could Result in Spot Fuel Shortages Trucking and oil industry experts are warning of possible delays in fuel deliveries during the peak of the summer driving season as the pinch from the driver shortage — particularly among tanker truck drivers — could slow down service to fueling stations. Read more...
02 Jul Kentucky Directs $2.5 Million to Freight Rail Projects In an effort to boost multimodal freight transportation, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2.5 million in awards to improve at-grade rail crossings. Read more...
02 Jul Groendyke Announces Phase 2 of Driver Pay Increase Plan Groendyke Transport has increased pay rates for more of its drivers as part of the second phase of a larger driver pay initiative, the company announced July 1. Read more...
02 Jul Couple Get 4 Years in Prison for 2015 Staged Truck Accident A married couple from New Orleans have been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for their role in a 2015 staged accident with a tractor-trailer. Read more...
02 Jul Trailers on the Road to Becoming Smart Partners in Freight Hauls A new report from the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations said technology can help improve trailer utilization and help trailers become “full partners” with tractors in moving freight more efficiently. Read more...
02 Jul Lordstown Motors Drops on Report of Justice Probe Lordstown Motors Corp. slid after the Wall Street Journal reported that the troubled electric-vehicle startup is being probed by the U.S. Justice Department. Read more...
02 Jul Tesla Delivers Record 201,250 Cars in Second Quarter Tesla Inc. delivered 201,250 cars worldwide in the second quarter, a record for the electric-car maker led by CEO Elon Musk. Read more...
02 Jul Trade Deficit Increased to Second Biggest on Record in May The U.S. trade gap widened in May to the second-largest on record as imports increased faster than exports. Read more...
02 Jul Job Growth Surges Most in 10 Months, Jumping Past Forecast U.S. job growth accelerated in June, with payrolls gaining the most in 10 months, suggesting firms are having greater success recruiting workers to keep pace with the broadening of economic activity. Read more...
02 Jul Fourth of July Poses Increased Risk for Cargo Thefts The Fourth of July holiday weekend could see an increase in cargo thefts based on trends of past years, according to theft prevention and recovery service CargoNet. Read more...