Brandon Cafferky
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Joanna Marsh
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Rail Roundup: Norfolk Southern launches new intermodal operating plan
NS starts a new operating plan for intermodal; CN plans investments in Louisiana and Wisconsin; and MxV Rail agrees to share expertise with a UK group.
Joanna Marsh
Thursday, March 10, 2022
New freight, passenger rail services offer more connections to Chicago
Canadian Pacific is launching an international intermodal service between Mexico and Chicago, while state DOTs and Amtrak say a $31 million federal grant will add to existing passenger rail service and improve freight efficiency.
Joanna Marsh
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Rail Roundup: STB sees flurry of activity ahead of holidays
The end of 2021 brings the confirmation of a Surface Transportation Board member and approvals of short line requests.
Joanna Marsh
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Watco to take over CN’s noncore operations in Ontario, Upper Midwest
CN is selling its noncore assets in southern Ontario, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin to Watco.
Clarissa Hawes
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Motive unclear in fatal shootings of 2 warehouse workers
Investigators are searching for a motive after a warehouse employee fatally shot two co-workers at a Roundy’s distribution center in Wisconsin.
Joanna Marsh
Thursday, December 10, 2020
CN eyes opportunities in Upper Midwest with new inland terminal
CN joins other Class I railroads in courting automotive and container shippers in the Upper Midwest through this latest offering.
Joanna Marsh
Friday, June 19, 2020
US DOT grants benefit handful of freight rail projects
The rail-related projects awarded federal grants seek to expand infrastructure capacity in the Midwest, Tampa and Houston.
Nick Austin
Monday, February 17, 2020
Snowstorm aiming at Midwest, Northeast freight markets (with forecast video)
Snow, frigid temperatures hitting markets with tight reefer capacity.
Brian Straight
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Today’s Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign
CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may not grow next year, trailer orders drop and Connecticut delays toll discussion.
Nick Austin
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
Nick Austin
Friday, April 26, 2019
Spring snow may hit the Midwest this weekend
Several inches of snow and slush could soon cover roads in parts of Midwest after a week of warm weather.
Brian Straight
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Hours-of-service regulations lifted for historic Midwest flooding relief efforts
Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.
FreightWaves Staff
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Will Foxconn follow through with Wisconsin factory?
Foxconn Technology Group (OTC US: FXCNY) created more uncertainty for its suppliers on Friday when it announced that it’s recommitting to building a liquid crystal display monitor (LCD) factory in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin according to the Wall Street Journal.
FreightWaves Staff
Friday, December 15, 2017
Foxconn asks Wisconsin for technology-enabled roadway for autonomous vehicles
Taiwanese company Foxconn Technology Group is planning to build a manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant, WI, and now wants the state to build it a roadway for autonomous vehicles