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Shipping crisis worsens as spot rates continue to drop. Spot Rate Trends in Late July BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates followed expected seasonal patterns in the most recent week, as late July typically marks a decline in rates. Falling Broker-Posted Spot Rates According to FTR, “Broker-posted spot rate
Eicher Trucks & Buses Expands CNG Lineup Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, has unveiled new variants within the Eicher Pro 1000 series that focus on CNG options, enhancing its commitment to green energy solutions. The new CNG models include the Eicher Pro 1049 and the Eich
Grandview Speedway Hosts Special NASCAR Event Next week, Grandview Speedway will feature a unique NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event, highlighted by the 55th annual Forrest Rogers Memorial for the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, offering a $10,000 prize for the winner. The evening will als
Receive a daily summary of the key stories about Urban Milwaukee. Trucks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently introduced a series of new initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory modifications aimed at the long-haul trucking sector. Wisconsin trucking businesses view these changes as a mu
A 69-year-old garbage truck driver has passed away in the hospital following an early morning accident involving two trucks in a small town west of Melbourne on Monday. Key points: Police reported that heavy fog was affecting visibility at the time of the accident. One driver was training the other
Managers of heavy-duty trucking fleets are well-acquainted with market changes, especially with the complexities introduced by tariffs, which affect both pricing and supply chain reliability. John Hoover, the vice president of national fleet and technical services at Truck-Lite, emphasizes the benef
Content Sponsored by Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc. Significant Pay Increase for Petroleum Truck Drivers Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc., a prominent tank carrier based in Jacksonville, Florida, has recently announced a 15% pay increase for both existing and new petroleum tanker truck drivers, set
Band’s Performance Shadows Theft Incident While the Blu-Print band played their blend of funk, soul, and blues at El Ranchito in Oak Cliff on Saturday afternoon, they were unaware of a troubling event unfolding outside. Theft in Broad Daylight Singer Crystal Huff noted, “We’re doing something good,
America’s Shadow Army: The Truck Drivers of Iraq MELISSA BLOCK, host: Private contractors play a crucial, though often overlooked, role as America’s support workforce in Iraq. Among them, civilian truck drivers are particularly at risk as they navigate some of the most perilous roads, delivering eve
