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Supply chain correction helps put the 'worst of the inflation crisis behind us'
The price of lumber is down by roughly two-thirds over the last year, not far from its five-year average. Brent crude too, has fallen by roughly one-third since last summer along with shipping costs. Why? The supply chain adapts and overcomes.
January 18, 2023
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MacKay & Company shares forecasts for 2023
“Some folks this morning said inflation is getting better,” MacKay & Company economist Dr. Bob Dieli says. “I beg to differ.”
January 18, 2023
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Father, Son Contractors Sentenced to Prison, Must Pay $5.6 Million
They pleaded guilty to defrauding the IRS for employing illegal workers they paid under the table.
January 16, 2023
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TuSimple announces major layoff as part of restructuring plan
Autonomous truck developer TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu blamed 'difficult' economic conditions for a major layoff that the San Diego-based company announced Wednesday.
December 21, 2022
TuSimple layoff
Trucking groups slam 'challenging' new EPA rule that slashes truck emissions limits
EPA's updated emission standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the 2027 model year holds trucks to an emissions standard that is more than 80% lower than current regs.
December 20, 2022
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11 Plead Guilty in Construction Union Bribery Scheme
A contractor handed out envelopes stuffed with cash in restaurant restrooms to win projects and avoid hiring union workers.
December 20, 2022
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Cut carbon with diesel latest NACFE fuel study shows
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's latest fuel study shows how over 75,000 trucks are improving fuel economy while cutting carbon and also offers fleets a chance to see how their own trucks measure up with a new Benchmarking Tool.
December 13, 2022
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Rail strike would 'immediately disrupt' fuel, DEF supply
With a Dec. 9 strike deadline set, railroads plan to stop taking hazardous materials, including fuel, next week.
November 28, 2022
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Recall report: Daimler recalls 124K vans; Ford calls back 31K vehicles
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
October 31, 2022
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Chevy dominates 4th Annual Price Digests Highest Retained Value Awards
Price Digests keeps a close watch on the valuation of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks and this year Chevy walked away with the most awards for highest retained value.
October 26, 2022
Price Digests Highest Retained Value Award Chevrolet 2500HD
Nikola founder Trevor Milton convicted of wire, securities fraud
Sentencing comes in January for Nikola founder Trevor Milton who was found guilty of wire and securities fraud.
October 19, 2022
Nikola Trevor Milton fuel cell guilty
Work Truck Week 2023 extends hours, opens registration
Look for more time on the floor during Work Truck Week 2023. Registration is now open for the increasingly popular commercial vehicle event that includes the latest Class 1 - 8 trucks & vans, ride and drive and educational and networking sessions.
October 19, 2022
Kenworth vocational trucks Work Truck Show Indianapolis
Freight disruption likely for Florida coast as HOS waivers issued ahead of hurricane landfall
Inbound volumes are likely to pick up immediately in the Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian moves in, with outbound lagging 'a week or two.'
September 27, 2022
The National Weather Service forecasts Hurricane Ian to be a major hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico during the middle of this week.
Feds go after diesel shops over alleged emissions defeat devices
Several repair shops were recently charged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for allegedly installing or selling illegal “defeat devices” to get around emissions control systems.
September 21, 2022
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New tuition-free CDL program opens at Florida college
The pre-hire program is a collaboration between FleetForce, the Florida Trucking Association, and the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.
August 26, 2022
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Cummins introduces first female CEO
Longtime Cummins employee and Indiana native Jennifer Rumsey to take the helm from outgoing CEO Tom Linebarger.
July 20, 2022
First female CEO at Cummins
USPS temporarily halts deliveries in California neighborhood following assaults on carriers
In "an unusual, but necessary step to protect" its employees, the U.S. Postal Service stopped deliveries in a Santa Monica neighborhood where carriers have been repeatedly assaulted. Local police blame historic officer vacancies for a rise in crime.
April 13, 2022
USPS carriers assaulted California
I-81 reopens after massive Pennsylvania pileup; death toll now at 6
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the pileup near Minersville involved 39 commercial vehicles.
March 30, 2022
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Towing took a big chunk out of range in the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. We started out with 288 miles following a 100% charge. After inputting trailer data, range dropped to 164 miles. After hitting the road, range recalculated and left us with 124 miles to tow a 7,000 lb. load. Obviously, if you're regularly towing out of town, you'd have to seriously rethink Lightning. However, it's so inexpensive to fuel this truck and maintain it that you want to make it work, and for some, that could very well happen.
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