Trucking and agriculture officials said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Dean Foods and its decision to sell its assets to the national milk marketing cooperative Dairy Farmers of America is not an indication of a broader problem in the sector, at least in the short term.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Global Shipment Giant DHL Says Worst Is Over for Trade, Brexit
The worst may be over for global trade as tensions over Brexit and the U.S.-China relationship show signs of easing, according to John Pearson of DHL Express.
November 19, 2019Washington Supreme Court Finds State Not at Fault for Skagit River Bridge Collapse
The Supreme Court of Washington has determined the Washington Department of Transportation cannot be held at fault for an interstate bridge collapse that occurred in 2013.
November 1, 2019FedEx Files $212 Million Building Permit for World Hub in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx officials confirm the company has filed a building permit for its new package sorting facility and world hub in Tennessee.
October 17, 2019Omnitracs Announces Rollout of Unified Technology Platform
Trucking technology supplier Omnitracs announced the launch of its Omnitracs One fleet-management platform, which unifies its various in-cab and back-office systems into a single offering.
October 4, 2019UPS to Pay $8.4 Million to Settle Claim of Overcharging Government
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says United Parcel Service Inc. must pay $8.4 million to settle allegations that the company was overcharging the federal government for package deliveries.
September 13, 2019Jack Cooper Files for Bankruptcy, but Pledges 'Business as Usual'
Despite filing for bankruptcy, it will be “business as usual” for Jack Cooper Ventures Inc.
August 7, 2019Freight, Agriculture Stakeholders Express Support for USMCA Trade Deal
WASHINGTON — Derek Leathers, the top executive of Werner Enterprises, joined other business leaders for a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 30 to call on lawmakers to approve a landmark new trade deal with Canada and Mexico.
July 30, 2019China Rejects FedEx’s Defense for Rerouted Huawei Packages
China rebuffed FedEx Corp.’s claims that it mistakenly rerouted some Huawei Technologies Co. packages to the U.S. and warned that authorities found other violations by the American delivery firm, raising concern the company could face repercussions from Beijing.
July 26, 2019Availability of Medium-Duty E-Trucks Is Limited as Testing Continues
Battery-electric medium-duty trucks may have a bright future due to their potential to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability. But currently, the availability of these trucks is limited as testing continues.
July 23, 2019