Southeast Ports Shutting Down Ahead of Hurricane Irma
In a move that will ripple through the supply chain, ports in the Southeast U.S. are shutting down ahead of Hurricane Irma.
In the freight rate/availability weeds this disastrous week
With Hurricane Irma on the way and Harvey’s effects being felt, the two natural disasters are “coming on top of a robust economy,” notes DAT’s Ken Harper, which could bode well for parts of the national freight market in the coming weeks.
Senate eyes promoting self-driving truck tech in autonomous-car bill approved by House
The House this week stamped approval on a legislative package intended to provide framework for manufacturers to develop and test self-driving cars. The Senate, however, may alter the bill to expand its provisions to cover self-driving trucks.
Biggest Challenge… Michelle Arseneau, GX Transport
Hours regs suspended in seven states ahead of Hurricane Irma landfall
A Regional Emergency Declaration issued by USDOT suspends hours regulations for drivers and carriers providing “direct assistance” to areas affected by Hurricane Irma, which is expected to make landfall in south Florida early Sunday morning.
Knight, Swift merger to close any day after stockholders approve deal
Shareholders for Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation, two of the country’s largest trucking fleets on course for a merger this year, have approved the deal made between the two companies. The merger is expected to close Sept. 8.
Love’s raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
More than 430 Love’s locations will sell balloons for $1, $5 or $20 and hold events to raise money for sick and injured children in their communities. Stores will also hold events such as bake sales, cookouts, golf tournaments, 5K runs and more.
PMTC to host seminar in Nova Scotia
MILTON, Ont. –– The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced today that it will be hosting its next regional seminar as part of its series of cross country conferences. The next seminar will be jointly hosted with the Trucking…
DTNA Breaks Ground on Logistics Center
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) broke ground, paving the way for a modern logistics center at its Cleveland, N.C. truck manufacturing plant.
Harvey Was One Thing, But Irma’s Getting Personal
This monster has a female name but is no lady, what with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts of more than 200. I’ve got relatives and friends in her path, and that’s really scary.