60 Seconds: Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan
A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative.
Diesel Price Bumps Up 2.4¢ to $4.028 a Gallon
The national average diesel price gained 2.4 cents, the first increase in the past four weeks, to settle at $4.028 a gallon, according to EIA data released March 18.
House Democrats Press Freight Rail Safety
Senior Democrats on the transportation committee in the U.S. House are calling on their colleagues to advance rail safety measures.
Exxon Open to Dialogue With Chevron Over Guyana, CEO Says
Exxon Mobil is open to talking to Chevron about its proposed takeover of Hess as the oil giants spar over the deal’s implications for a massive offshore oil project in Guyana.
Canada to Raise Capacity at Port of Thunder Bay
Canada is investing C$6.7 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund on two projects to improve and increase capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay, a key grain transport hub.
Virginia, USDA Offer $6.3M in Cold Storage-Related Grants
Virginia has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer $6.3 million in supply chain grants to expand transportation options and increase cold storage and flash-fre
Amazon Reports ‘Measurable Progress’ on Worker Safety
Amazon’s safety data shows a decline in its warehouse injury rate in 2023, marking an improvement for the second consecutive year, but critics disagree with how the company measu
New York Offers $16 Million in Hydrogen Grants
New York has launched two grant programs totaling $16 million to pay for developing, testing and trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen energy projects.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 18, 2024
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 18, 2024 print edition.
FedEx’s Corey Mitchell Wins Big in Bayou
Longtime FedEx Freight driver Corey Mitchell earned a fourth trip to the National Truck Driving Championships by winning Louisiana’s state truck driving championship.