A militant group that is attacking container vessels along the Suez Canal in Egypt is causing shipment disruptions that threaten to inflict downstream effects on the U.S. trucking sector.
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Less Volatility in Diesel Prices Expected in 2024
Motor carriers can expect lower prices and less volatility at diesel pumps in 2024, according to experts.Ā
January 9, 2024TRB Unveils Critical Issues Report
WASHINGTON ā A guiding document outlining issues deemed highly important across transportation modes was unveiled for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
January 8, 2024EV-Charging Firms Could Struggle With Finances in 2024
U.S. electric vehicle charging installations fell significantly last year as companies grappled with financial challenges, according to a BloombergNEF report.
January 9, 2024Diesel Drops 4.8Ā¢ to $3.828 a Gallon
The national average diesel price continued its steady descent, shedding 4.8 cents to reach $3.828 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 8.
January 8, 2024Shipping Shows Signs of Panic as Houthis Menace Trade Lane
Container shipping is set to face a crunch ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea restrict capacity, a major industry consultant said.Ā
January 8, 2024Driverless Truck Companies Hoping to Ditch Human Copilots
Driverless trucks with no humans on board will soon cruise Texas highways if three firms have their way despite objections from critics who say finances, not safety, is behind the timetable.
January 5, 2024Economic Strength Persists With 216,000 New Jobs in December
The nationās employers added a robust 216,000 jobs in December 2023, the latest sign that the American labor market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates.
January 5, 2024Maersk Extends Red Sea Diversion and Warns Risk Will Persist
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S plans to continue diverting ships away from the Red Sea āfor the foreseeable futureā after pausing transits earlier this week to assess the situation.
January 5, 2024Senate to Consider NTSB Nominations
Confirmation votes for National Transportation Safety Board nominees J. Todd Inman and Alvin Brown are on the Senateās radar.
January 5, 2024