Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


House passes historic infrastructure bill in win for Biden
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Bloomberg | Top Story | November 08, 2021

House passes historic infrastructure bill in win for Biden

The House on Friday passed the biggest U.S. infrastructure package in decades, marking a victory for President Joe Biden and unleashing $550 billion of fresh spending on roads, bridges, public transit and other projects in coming years.
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US transportation sector unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in October 2021, remains above pre-pandemic October 2019’s 2.7%

AJOT | November 08, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 5.1 percent (not seasonally adjusted) in October 2021 according to recently updated Bureau of Labor Statistics data on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Unemployment in Transportation dashboard.

Truckers cheer US vaccine mandate ‘exemption’ without explicit rule
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Bloomberg | Top Story | November 08, 2021

Truckers cheer US vaccine mandate ‘exemption’ without explicit rule

The largest trade group for the trucking industry interprets the Biden administration’s vaccine and testing rules as exempting most of its drivers even without specific language in the mandate.
Trucking industry says drivers are exempt from vaccine mandate

AJOT | November 05, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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BTS adds datasets to National Transportation Atlas Database, updates others

AJOT | November 05, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

New layers merge transportation demographics with census tracts

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Newest Flying J Travel Center brings convenience and employment to Washington State

AJOT | November 04, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Known for “Fueling Life’s Journeys,” Pilot Company is growing its network of travel centers with the opening of its newest location in Tumwater, Washington this October. The Flying J Travel Center is conveniently located at exit 99 on I-5 and will provide more than 70 commercial truck parking spaces, a Taco Bell and a wide selection of road-ready snacks and gear. The new Flying J Travel Center is a joint venture with the Chehalis Tribe and will add approximately 50 jobs to the local community. “Our Tumwater team is ready to welcome drivers to fuel, recharge and stock up for the road,” said Jason Nordin, Chief Operator of Pilot Company. “This is our 11th location in the state, and we appreciate the partnership with the Chehalis Tribe to bring this much-needed facility and jobs to the region. We take pride in keeping the trucking industry, and all of our guests, moving with friendly, fast and clean service at our stores across North America.” To celebrate the grand opening, Pilot Company is donating $5,000 to benefit two of the areas school districts. The Oakville School District and the Rochester School District will each receive $2,500 as part of Pilot Company’s longstanding commitment to supporting the communities it serves. Located at 2725 93rd Ave. SW, the Flying J Travel Center is over 12,000 square feet and offers several amenities, including: • 16 gasoline fueling positions and 8 diesel lanes with high-speed pumps for quicker refueling • Taco Bell with drive-thru • Grab-and-go food offerings including roller grills, nachos, and an array of hot and cold packaged sandwiches and snacks • Pilot’s ‘Best on the Interstate’ premium coffees, including bean-to-cup selections and cold brew • 73 truck parking spots • 7 showers • CAT scale • Public laundry • Everyday products for quick shopping needs

project44 expands platform capabilities with announcement of “Over-the-Road Rating” application

AJOT | November 04, 2021 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Trucker Path continues driver-first focus with key executive hires

AJOT | November 04, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

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Southeastern Freight Lines sees 61% monthly savings with Relay Payments

AJOT | November 04, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Digital payment system optimizes invoicing, payment collections, and reimbursements.

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Rail traffic for October and the week ending October 30, 2021

AJOT | November 04, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

U.S. railroads originated 947,013 carloads in October 2021, up 3.8 percent, or 34,510 carloads, from October 2020. U.S. railroads also originated 1,077,515 containers and trailers in October 2021, down 7.9 percent, or 92,400 units, from the same month last year.

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CN and Progress Rail advance sustainability efforts with a renewable fuels partnership

AJOT | November 03, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Renewable fuel blends present immediate opportunity to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions

European road freight rates at record highs

AJOT | November 03, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brian Schreader to Service Center Manager in Lexington, Kentucky

AJOT | November 02, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Brian Schreader has been promoted to service center manager in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Auxo Investment Partners acquires Genesis Rail Services

AJOT | November 02, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based private investment firm Auxo Investment Partners has acquired Genesis Rail Services, a full-service railroad maintenance company based in Bluefield, W.Va. and Roanoke, VA.

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