Illinois State

Broadview, IL

A 36-year-old Illinois trucking company and brokerage ceased operations recently and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. B.T. Trucking Inc. of Broadview, Illinois, doing business as Blue Thunder Trucking, and its three affiliated companies — B.T. Transportation Group Inc., JPL Transport Inc. and Rysoti Inc. — filed for Chapter 7 liquidation on July 19 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Illinois trucking company, brokerage file for bankruptcy liquidation

Georgia State

Reuters

U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern reported second-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates thanks to robust pricing, sending its shares up nearly 7% on Thursday. Improving intermodal volumes coupled with higher-than-inflation pricing has helped railroads shield profitability even in an otherwise low-volume environment.

Norfolk Southern beats second-quarter profit estimates on higher pricing

Top-line growth was powered by price increases and higher volumes in the company's recycling and renewable energy segments. Adjusted earnings of $1.88 per share exceeded estimates by $0.05 per share. Revenue was $5.49 billion, beating expectations by $63.8 million (about 1.2%). The company saw significant growth in its renewable energy...

Waste Management's Q2 Results Beat Expectations

East Palestine, OH

ATLANTA – Operational improvements helped Norfolk Southern win back service-sensitive intermodal and automotive traffic while driving down costs and boosting the railroad’s profitability in the second quarter. “While our work continues, our second quarter results represent an encouraging inflection point in our operating performance,” CEO Alan Shaw said...

Operational improvements propel Norfolk Southern’s second-quarter results

Chattanooga, TN

Covenant Logistics Group sees improvement in the overall freight market but not enough for a 2024 recovery, according to Chairman and CEO David Parker. Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Covenant (NASDAQ: CVLG) reported second-quarter earnings after the market closed Wednesday. Company officials held a conference call to discuss the results with analysts on Thursday.

Covenant Logistics sees possible truckload market rebound in 2025

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

UPS shares tumbled Tuesday after the shipping giant reported second-quarter profits plunged over 30% from a year ago and missed analysts' estimates. The company, and its shipping rival FedEx, have seen demand fall amid a pullback from pandemic highs for package deliveries. UPS also narrowed its revenue outlook and lowered...

UPS Stock Dives as Profits Drop Over 30%

FedEx Corp. plans to significantly slash daily flights and the number of U.S. cities served by air during the daytime when its air cargo contract with the U.S. Postal Service expires on Sept. 29, resulting in significant pay cuts for pilots, senior managers informed crews this week. Shedding daytime flying...

FedEx to cut daytime domestic flight activity by 60%

Los Angeles, CA

On Episode 740 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a pair of trucking companies in Miami that have filed for bankruptcy protection. Also in headlines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says its hands are tied when it comes to fighting double brokering. Warehouse training enters the cybersphere...

Warehouse training goes virtual; fighting fraud in LA; Selling inspired | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Outside of NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) recent share price going stratospheric, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a Wall Street darling since the company IPO’d in May 1997 at a split adjusted price of $.07. Today, Amazon stock trades for $180.23, which means that stock is up over 184561.89% since May 1997, turning every $1000 invested into […]
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Licking County, OH

Zanesville, OH

An Ohio truck driver is facing 26 charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, after a November crash left six people dead, including three high school students. Jacob McDonald, 60, of Zanesville, was arrested July 18 after being indicted by a Licking County grand jury for his role in a Nov. 14 crash that killed Dave Kennat, 56; Kristy Gaynor, 39; Shannon Wigfield, 45; John W. Mosley, 18; Jeffery D. Worrell, 18; and Katelyn N. Owens, 15. Mosley, Worrell and Owens were Tuscarawas Valley High School students.

Truck driver charged in Ohio crash that killed 6, including 3 students

Fond Du Lac, WI

In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

UPS delivered investors a mixed bag in Q2, reporting volume growth but shrinking revenue. It was “a significant turning point” for UPS, the “first time in nine quarters” the package delivery giant saw improved volumes in the US, CEO Carol Tomé said during an earnings call this week. The not-so-good news was that consolidated revenues declined 1.1% YoY to $21.8 billion and operating profit decreased 30.1% to $1.9 billion compared to Q2 2023.

UPS finally sees volume growth, but operating profit plummets

Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joined Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road to discuss how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and improve the lives of both truck drivers and trucking industry personnel. Smerchek was raised working for Veriha, founded and owned by...

Embrace the suck – Taking the Hire Road

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

WASHINGTON — With dust starting to settle after the landmark Supreme Court Chevron decision upended the federal rulemaking process, Republican lawmakers are eager to hear about rules that small-business truckers would like to see challenged. “I think first and foremost is the speed limiter rule that’s been floated around,”...

Legal challenges ahead for truck speed, hours-of-service rules?

Chipotle Mexican Grill shares surged in extended trading Wednesday after the restaurant chain reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter. The chain's revenue and earnings grew from the year-ago period and beat analysts' estimates. The results marked Chipotle's first earnings report since its stock split last month. Chipotle Mexican Grill...

Chipotle Stock Surges as Earnings, Revenue Top Estimates

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Universal Logistics’ Q2 trucking revenue increases 12.6% to $91M

Universal Logistics Holdings’ second-quarter results showed a 12% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $462.2 million, while earnings increased 30% year over year to $1.17 per...

Universal Logistics’ Q2 trucking revenue increases 12.6% to $91M

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