The union representing about 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and their employers will continue negotiations for a new labor contract past the July 1 expiration of their current pact and said the ports — among them the U.S.’s busiest — will keep functioning.
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Business, Equipment 
Bridgestone Increases Prices For Bandag Products in US, Canada
Bridgestone will increase prices up to 15% on tread, cushion and some ancillary items from its subsidiary Bandag Inc., the tire company announced July 1.
July 1, 2022 Government, Safety 
USDOT Announces Rail Safety Funding Availability
Funding for rail safety operations around the country was recently announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
July 1, 2022 Government, Business, Technology 
Chipmakers’ Struggles Have Wall Street Worried About a Recession
Semiconductor stocks took a beating after a grim profit warning from Micron Technology Inc. sparked fresh worries about corporate America’s earnings power with the U.S. potentially heading for a recession.
July 1, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
EIA Diesel Prices Still in Limbo Going Into Third Week
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is delaying its weekly release of national diesel prices for a third week in a row due to network issues, it announced June 30.
July 1, 2022 Government, Safety 
House Funding Committee Approves FY23 Transportation Bill
A House panel approved legislation that would ensure the continuity of operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2023.
July 1, 2022 Business, Safety 
Ohio Champ Woodrome Ramps Up Preparations for Nationals
With more than 400 truckers having qualified for the upcoming National Truck Driving Championships, the summer training period is officially underway. And Ohio's Scott Woodrome, the two-time defending national champion, knows the importance of preparation better than most.
July 1, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Aurora’s Autonomous Tests in Texas Keep Rolling
If Aurora and other self-driving startups can convince customers and the public that large trucks can be automated safely, the potential efficiency gains are massive.
July 1, 2022 Government, Business 
Manufacturing Growth Weakens to Two-Year Low as Orders Slump
A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity weakened in June to a two-year low as new orders contracted, restrained by lingering supply constraints and some softening in demand.
July 1, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
Agency Clears Way for Oakland Athletics Ballpark Plan at Port
SAN FRANCISCO — A California agency on June 30 cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
July 1, 2022 Business 
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June 30, 2022 Business, Logistics, For-Hire 
J.B. Hunt Expedites Overseas Delivery of New Containers
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has expedited overseas delivery of new containers as part of its commitment to grow intermodal capacity, the company announced June 30.
June 30, 2022 Government, Business 
Record Drivers for July 4th Weekend to Boost Gasoline Demand
Gasoline demand in the U.S. is set to get a bump this July 4th weekend as a record number of drivers are expected to hit the road with some relief at the pump.
June 30, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel 
Hydrogen’s Uniqueness Calls for Extra Safety Measures
Safety measures are being developed to deal with the special properties of hydrogen as the pace quickens to bring heavy-duty fuel-cell trucks to market.
June 30, 2022 Government, Business 
Supreme Court Declines to Hear California AB 5 Contractor Law Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on June 30 it has declined to hear an appeal of a California state law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as motor carrier employees.
June 30, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
Refueling Milestone to Bring Fuel-Cell Hydrogen Trucks Closer to Reality
Federal researchers hope in July to reach a key milestone to refuel heavy-duty fuel-cell hydrogen trucks in 10 minutes, paving the way to prototype hardware and protocols for fueling stations.
June 30, 2022 Business, Logistics 
TIA Moves Headquarters to New Office Space
The Transportation Intermediaries Association, which represents the third-party logistics industry, moved into a new office June 27 in Alexandria, Va.
June 30, 2022 Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire 
Hyliion, Cummins Collaborate on Hypertruck ERX
Hyliion Inc. announced it is collaborating with Cummins Inc. to bring Hyliion’s natural gas extended range powertrain to North American trucking on schedule.
June 30, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
US Will Face High Gas Prices ‘as Long as It Takes,’ Biden Says
President Joe Biden said Americans will have to stomach high gas prices “as long as it takes” to beat back Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
June 30, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA 
Port Automation Hurts Economy, Says Study Funded by Longshore Union
Automation at the Long Beach Container Terminal and the Port of Los Angeles’ TraPac terminal has eliminated 535,848 hours and $41.8 million in wages annually for dockworkers, even as production at ports that are automated is typically lower than at those that aren’t, according to a new study.
June 30, 2022