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J.B. Hunt Transport Services CEO Shelley Simpson described a “meaningfully different” freight environment while reporting first-quarter results April 15.
Nippon Express will acquire Metro Supply Chain Group for as much as $1.6 billion to strengthen its logistics presence in North America.
Brent crude, the international standard, dropped 10.5% to $88.96 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. oil tumbled 10.8% to $81.38 per barrel.
Requests to store distillate fuel in tanks with a railroad connection soared to 250,000 barrels in March, up from 30,000 barrels in February and none in January.
The action follows a federal audit of New York’s commercial driver licensing program that identified widespread violations of federal requirements.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.
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DAT Reports Truckload Spot Rates Hit 2-Year Highs
The DAT report found spot van rates increased 11 cents sequentially to $2.52 per mile, while reefer rose 9 cents to $2.97 per mile.
Canada Pushes Broad Deal in Talks With Trump Administration
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the country wants to resolve trade frictions with the Trump administration as part of a comprehensive agreement.
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TFI International-owned TA Dedicated is adding Minneapolis-based warehousing and distribution company Triangle Warehouse to its operations, the carrier said.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.
Gasoline prices have climbed during the Iran conflict, drawing political scrutiny in a midterm election year and intensifying calls for clarity on policy.
