The liquidation of trucking giant Pride Group could affect freight rates and the driver market across the industry, according to an industry observer. Pride Group, one of Canada’s largest trucking and leasing companies, filed for bankruptcy protection March 28, owing lenders $637 million. Stakeholders recently dismissed a $56 million...

Pride Group closing could affect freight rates, driver market

First introduced in 2018, Uber Freight Shipping has experienced a 176% increase in growth YoY and now includes full integration with leading ERP provider. Uber Freight, the leading end-to-end enterprise suite powering intelligent logistics, today announced the largest evolution of its instant freight quoting and booking platform, now rebranded as Uber Freight Shipping. Originally launched in 2018 to streamline freight quoting, booking and tracking from start to finish, the platform now delivers enhanced features such as 24/7 support, rate comparisons and extended capacity options and is fully integrated with a leading ERP provider.

Uber Freight evolves freight quoting and booking platform for emerging and growing businesses

Washington State

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board will hear from more than three dozen participants during its two-day hearing next month regarding recent trends and strategies for growth in freight railroad traffic. The hearing, set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16 and 17 in the board’s hearing room, will...

Participants line up to bend STB’s ear at rail growth hearing

Post-COVID, everyone is looking for a differentiator. SONAR has been proven time and time again to help transportation providers gain access to knowledge and market insights they may not otherwise have. Whether you are looking to gain more customers, increase your company revenue size or add more trailers to your...

Why 3PLs and Carriers Should Use SONAR to Get Ahead

Los Angeles, CA

Knight-Swift Transportation announced the acquisition of a Los Angeles-based regional LTL carrier. On July 30, Knight-Swift announced that the companies acquired Dependable Highway Express, Inc. (DHE). Financial terms were not disclosed. Following the acquisition, DHE will operate as a separate brand under the AAA Cooper corporate group. Knight-Swift stated that...

Trucking giant Knight-Swift acquires 74 year old California carrier

Ohio State

Dublin, OH

CDLLife

FSt Logistics has announced the successful acquisition of another Ohio trucking company in a press release this month.  FST Logistics, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, has acquired Dancer Logistics of Delphos, Ohio as part of its growth strategy.  Dancer Logistics is known for its technological advancements and commitment to its customers over the last twenty years, […]
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FST acquires second, “state-of-the-art” Ohio-based trucking company

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

South Dakota State

Brandon, SD

A small refrigerated trucking company has announced it is laying off 111 employees, including around 85 truck drivers, and plans to wind down operations at its facility in Brandon, South Dakota. Geno Cannon, president of AA Temperature Controlled, doing business as A&A Express, notified drivers and office personnel via email...

Refrigerated carrier A&A Express closes South Dakota facility, cuts 111 jobs

Job satisfaction varies widely across sectors, the manufacturing industry stands out. Surveys from The Manufacturing Institute indicate that over 80% of manufacturing workers express satisfaction with their jobs, a notable contrast to broader workforce trends where many sectors report declining satisfaction in specific subcomponents​. This overall contentment is further emphasized by Deloitte’s findings, which highlight the benefits of positive workplace practices such as employee involvement in decision-making, robust training programs, and stringent health and safety measures​.

Why Manufacturing Workers Are Among the Happiest

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

College Station, TX

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, is supporting research to revolutionize the additive manufacturing (AM) industry by significantly reducing operational qualification time and cost. The $2 million project, titled ACCELERATE, is led by Dr. Mohsen Taheri-Andani, an assistant professor in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical...

Reducing Operation Qualification Time and Cost in Additive Manufacturing

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Business Insider

Even if such deals as Google's arrangement with Character.AI are widely disliked, they are very much here to stay.

'These are not normal;' A new type of dealmaking for AI startups is rattling Silicon Valley

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Trailer Empire

Robert Reffkin, CEO of Compass, has launched a strong critique of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) “clear cooperation policy,” labeling it as “anti-homeowner” and predicting its eventual demise. His remarks came during Compass’s Q2 earnings call, where he outlined his vision for expanding the company’s digital footprint and possibly challenging existing real estate portals.

Compass CEO Criticizes NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy as “Anti-Homeowner”

Virginia State

Eastern Class 1 railroads Norfolk Southern and CSX will help reach Midwest cities with double-stack trains from the newly expanded Port of Virginia central rail yard. The Port of Virginia has announced that the expanded central rail yard is fully operational, lifting annual rail capacity to 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units.

Port of Virginia completes expanded rail project

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

NewsNinja

The debate over the justification of animal experimentation is a contentious one, pitting scientific advancement against ethical considerations. On one side, proponents argue that animal testing is essential for medical and scientific progress, while opponents highlight the ethical implications and the availability of alternative methods. This article explores both perspectives, providing a balanced view with proper sources and attribution.

Is Animal Experimentation Justified?  A Controversial Debate

A.P. Moller — Maersk has provided an update on the North American market, highlighting the ongoing labor negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). The current contract between the two parties is set to expire on September 30, raising concerns among industry stakeholders and shippers about potential disruptions at U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports.

Maersk Warns of Potential Supply Chain Disruptions as U.S. Labor Strike Looms

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White Paper: Exploring the Merits of Rail

Despite the many advantages of rail transportation, shippers in North America tend to rely more on over-the-road trucking for most transportation needs. A variety of factors...

White Paper: Exploring the Merits of Rail

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