Freight

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After declining in 2020, the combined production of U.S. fossil fuels increased by 2% in 2021

Refrigerated trucks, or reefer trucks as they are known in the trucking industry, play a vital role in the supply chain.

Automatic braking, improving CDL accuracy included in department-wide shift to close agency oversight gaps

Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire

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In December, Mexico’s commercial truck industry produced 19,739 tractor-trailers

3 reasons you need a dashcam

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EIA expects gasoline and diesel prices to fall in 2022

Leading Phantom Auto’s series B funding round nets seat on board

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices

In addition to electric vehicle battery plants that are already in operation in the United States, 13 additional plants have been announced and are expected to be operational within the next 5 years.

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Containerized cargo volumes climbed in Virginia, South Carolina and Alabama

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics produced a wide variety of charts and tables to help understand transportation and its consequences in 2021

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Learn about Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

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Flatbed and over-the-road drivers to see 70 cents per mile

The No. 1 place to find or post a job in the freight industry

Company will use electric vans to expand InHome Delivery to cover 30 million Americans

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Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

U.S. freight railroads, on average, move 1 ton of freight more than 480 miles per gallon of fuel.

Its the biggest expansion yet for the company’s Uber Connect service

Truckers will hit a late-week snowstorm heading to key Northeast freight markets (video forecast included).

Criminals aggressively target commercial trains, tractor-trailers

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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Mexico is the largest avocado producer in the world, with a volume that exceeded 2.3 million tons in 2020

Sales of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric Vehicles

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Four tips to get the most out of your EV battery this winter

See the top 10 highlights by funding level

Logistics companies like C.H. Robinson are deploying employee to open certain containers and sort out time-sensitive items

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Shoppers are increasingly expecting digital experiences even in physical stores

A closer look into FMCSA HOS rule changes

Nine North American trailer manufacturers including the eight largest, have earned IIHS’ TOUGHGUARD AWARD for good rear underride protection on some or all of their trailers.

All Western states, with Colorado topping the list

Every gallon of fuel saved can lead to savings that affect the bottom line for fleets

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Showing average annual fuel use (per vehicle) for major vehicle categories in the United States

Freight Railroads Keep American Moving

In addition to 40 waiting close to shore, another 56 farther out

In most states, red light camera citations are treated as civil offenses rather than moving violations.

Speeding is more than breaking the law. The consequences are far-ranging.

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The Friend of the Sea program calls on the international maritime sector to act immediately to prevent ship-whale collisions.

Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know!

Average Vehicle Trip Length by Purpose

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

High-single-digit dollar gains reported despite higher costs, fewer discounts

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A major investment in electric and low-emission school buses and healthier air for children

Marine fuel price up 47% since the beginning of the year

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Percent of bridge area rated poor in state

Sudshare wants to be the Uber for laundry

Check out the key initiatives in the plan here!

16 companies control 80% of the world’s liner shipping, container production and box-leasing capacity

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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How much does it really cost to own a new car?

Strong economic growth and growing populations will drive increases in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption through 2050

Aggressive driving is a major concern of the American public and a real threat to the safety of everyone on the road.

To discuss how autonomous freight helps increase capacity and profit, FreightWaves is partnering with Locomation for a one-hour webinar starting at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 14. Featured speakers include Locomation’s Tekin Meriçli, Co-founder and CTO, Glynn Spangenberg, Chief Commercial Officer, and Tom Kroswek, VP of Business Development & Strategy.

25,000 personal care products now available in 6 markets

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Cold weather affects your vehicle in more ways than you might expect:

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Transportation employment update

Freight railroads are committed to delivering the best possible service product for customers and consumers

Nighttime crash reductions associated with good, acceptable & marginal headlights

2 in West Virginia, 2 in Georgia, 1 in Tennessee

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CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.

Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry

How to Hire the Best Drivers

Pilot program could be rolled out nationwide if successful

Learn how technology & analytics can help you more proactively adjust to supply chain shifts at mybluegrace.com

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Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving.

The port congestion crisis is Southern California is not getting any better.

A gas guzzler tax is imposed on passenger cars that don’t meet minimum federal fuel efficiency standards.

Company has made more than 300,000 jobs available in past couple months

Buying a high-MPG vehicle saves you money at the pump – and there’s less carbon pollution too!

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Types of vehicles on the road

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Restaurants impacted by recent disasters such as Hurricane Ida and the California wildfires are eligible to apply.

In 2020, DOT received a total of 102,561 consumer complaints

Reasons for Unemployment – Transportation & Warehousing industry

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Transportation & Warehousing Employment by Transportation mode

COVID-19 Pandemic drops 2020 household spending on transportation by nearly 14%

Diesel is the most energy-dense transportation fuel

“Black Friday-worthy” deals available “earlier than ever”