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Graves & Crawford statements from hearing on Amtrak’s COVID-19 Response

AJOT | September 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

Opening remarks, as prepared, of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) from today’s hearing entitled, “Amtrak’s Response to COVID-19”

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DAT: Spot rates hit new highs heading into holiday

AJOT | September 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Aug 31 - Sept 6 - The average linehaul rate for dry van freight set an all-time record high in August (all-in spot rates were higher in June 2018 due to higher fuel surcharges).

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IAG’s new Spanish CEO has tough choices to make back home

Bloomberg | September 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

Luis Gallego faces tough challenges right out of the gate. The new chief executive officer of British Airways parent IAG SA must decide on job cuts, an uncertain takeover deal and the future of once-lucrative long-haul routes, in an aviation world laid waste by the coronavirus crisis.

ATA expresses disappointment in hair testing guidelines

AJOT | September 08, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

STB and FRA echo rail worker concerns about U.S. rail service
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | September 07, 2020

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STB and FRA echo rail worker concerns about U.S. rail service

On August 24th, the heads of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) sent identical letters to the heads of the leading U.S. railroads, including the Union Pacific (UP) and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) expressing concerns about the quality of the U.S. railroad infrastructure and disruptions in rail service.
TA welcomes FMCSA pilot proposal for under-21 commercial drivers

AJOT | September 04, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Stanford says Northern California highways face sea level threat rise
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | September 04, 2020

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Stanford says Northern California highways face sea level threat rise

A Stanford University study warns that coastal highways face a growing risk of flooding from sea level rise and storm surges that cascade into delays for commuters with limited road alternatives that may be miles away from flooding.
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Deane Emens to Service Center Manager in San Antonio

AJOT | September 04, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Deane Emens has been promoted to service center manager in San Antonio.

NEPA modernization reforms must be upheld, ARTBA tells federal court 

AJOT | September 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Trucking delivers Laura relief to Louisiana

AJOT | September 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

ATA, Peterson Manufacturing to support truck drivers impacted by COVID-19

AJOT | September 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Barr-Nunn Transportation introduces innovative truck driver pay option

AJOT | September 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

PGT Services LLC becomes new company, independent of PGT Trucking Inc.

AJOT | September 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

UK races to fix ‘critical gaps’ in Brexit border plan

Bloomberg | September 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Swedish startup unveils electric truck design for London, Paris
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Bloomberg | Top Story | September 03, 2020

Swedish startup unveils electric truck design for London, Paris

Swedish startup Volta Trucks AB is seeking fresh funds to begin manufacturing a heavy-duty electric vehicle that it says is safer and cheaper to operate than rival designs.
ATA welcomes McMichael as new moving and storage director

AJOT | September 02, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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