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Diesel Slides Again, Down 3.5¢ to $3.07 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 3.5 cents to $3.07 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported June 17.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 5:15 PM |
Target Takes a Hit From $50 Million Register Outage
The impact of Target Corp.’s weekend register glitch won’t show up until the retailer discloses quarterly revenue in August, but it could have cost the company about $50 million in lost sales, according to one analyst.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 5:15 PM |
Maryland, CSX and Port of Baltimore Cooperate to Rebuild Critical Tunnel
The Port of Baltimore and officials for the state of Maryland as well as railroad CSX Corp. are seeking federal help to rebuild the nearly 125-year-old Howard Street Tunnel, which, they say, is symptomatic of the nation’s crumbling infrastructure and is significantly slowing freight traffic.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 4:30 PM |
FHWA Announces Funding Opportunity for Transportation Technology Grants
The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for states and cities pursuing projects that involve transportation technologies.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 3:30 PM |
If You Got It, Indiana’s ‘Mr. Safety’ Probably Brought It
Nearly a week after a U.S. House transportation policy panel heard from trucking industry leaders and stakeholders, we thought it would be worthwhile to share the perspective from one of the safest commercial drivers in the country. Meet Robert “Bo” Gordon, aka "Mr. Safety." Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 3:15 PM |
Crossword Puzzle Solution June 17, 2019
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 17, 2019 print edition.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 1:30 PM |
Fidelitone Expands Fulfillment Service With Purchase of Remar
Fidelitone, a Wauconda, Ill.-based warehousing and distribution firm, is expanding its order fulfillment services with the purchase of Remar Inc., the company announced June 5.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 1:15 PM |
ZF Showcases Steering Assistance as Next Advance in Truck Safety
EAST LIBERTY, Ohio — ZF Group recently showcased its latest automated steering technology, offering a preview of the next advances in driver assistance that will soon become available in commercial trucks.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 12:15 PM |
Domino’s Brings Self-Driving Pizza Delivery Pilot to Houston
Domino’s Pizza Inc. plans to test unmanned pizza delivery in Houston later this year. The chain, known as a technology leader in the restaurant industry, is teaming with Nuro, a Bay Area robotics startup run by two former Google employees.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 12:00 PM |
Balancing Work, Family Key for California Grand Champion Steve Hutton
Steve Hutton of Walmart Transportation first started driving at 23 to support his family. Sixteen years later, the job has become not just a source of income, but a rewarding career.
POSTED JUNE 17, 2019 11:45 AM |
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