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Trucking startup TuSimple agrees to US oversight, concluding probe

Bloomberg | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Trucking startup TuSimple Holdings Inc. reached an agreement with U.S. authorities to resolve security concerns around its self-driving truck operations and the company’s ties with China.

Ryder expands vehicle sharing platform, launches COOP nationwide

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Through COOP, and its network of third-party trailer partners and truck owners, customers will now have access to more than 50,000 trucks and trailers based on availability

Convoy leader denied bail as Canadian officials warn of unrest

Bloomberg | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

A key organizer of the trucker protest that besieged Canada’s capital city was denied bail Tuesday as police kept a strict checkpoint system in place to prevent demonstrators from retaking the downtown streets.

Rail traffic for the week ending February 19, 2022

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes David Kytle to Service Center Manager in Louisville, Kentucky

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

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Kytle to Service Center Manager in Louisville, Kentucky

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Sudan exports plunge after protesters block main trade artery

Bloomberg | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

HDR’s Erwin promoted to lead transportation operations in Canada

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Tara Erwin, a transportation professional with a wide range of experience leading complex projects across Canada, has been promoted to serve as HDR’s transportation manager in Canada.

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Bloomberg | February 23, 2022

UPS loses compensation bid over EU’s botched TNT merger veto

United Parcel Service Inc. lost a court fight for about $2 billion in compensation over the European Commission’s 2013 botched veto of its takeover bid for TNT Express.

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Bloomberg | February 23, 2022

Banks freeze millions in truck convoy funds under Trudeau edict

Canadian banks froze about C$7.8 million ($6.1 million) in just over 200 accounts under emergency powers meant to end protests in Ottawa and at key border crossings, a government official said Tuesday.

Simpson Strong-Tie partners with the University of Texas to test and supply new pavement reinforcement technologies

AJOT Newsroom | February 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the development and launch of a category of pavement reinforcement technologies designed to improve the sustainability, longevity and resiliency of asphalt-paved road surfaces in North America.

ATA Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.6% in January

AJOT Newsroom | February 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Index 1.2% above January 2021

Optimas Solutions automates CNC machining with robotics to increase production capacity and save time for manufacturing fasteners for HDT and transportation vehicles

AJOT Newsroom | February 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Mitsui Rail Capital names Vaughan Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development

AJOT Newsroom | February 21, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

Global railcar leasing company Mitsui Rail Capital (MRC) has appointed Bryan F. Vaughan as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development. Vaughan brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics to his new role at MRC – including 15 years with Class I railroads.

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