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Two longtime stalwarts of the drayage community serving the Port of Oakland and beyond closed their doors in recent weeks after around four decades in business each.
Some products have been tweaked over the years, but the basics of trailer flooring have remained constant, said Mark Glasgow, chief of sales at trailer manufacturer Utility Trailer.
Caterpillar — seen as a bellwether of the health of the global economy — saw total sales slip in both construction and resource industries.
Trucking and logistics companies react to President Donald Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners announced Aug. 1.
Copper rose as traders digested President Donald Trump’s decision to spare the most traded form of the metal from his 50% tariff, while a mine accident in Chile raised supply concerns.
The goods and services trade gap shrank 16% from the prior month to $60.2 billion, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 5.
Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro
The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision for the Department of Transportation.
Diesel Price Nudges Down a Half-Cent to $3.80 a Gallon
Past two price drops have totaled just 1.2 cents a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 5.
UAW Faction Seeks to Oust President Shawn Fain
Workers at a Stellantis truck factory in suburban Detroit and an engine plant in Michigan voted over the weekend to start the union’s process to remove its leader ahead of an election next year.
BMW Strikes Back at Tesla With Longer-Range EVs
The iX3 SUV will be the first of 40 new or updated models.“We’re 109 years old, and it’s by far the biggest single investment into one architecture we’ve ever done,” CEO Oliver Zipse said.
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