American Trucking Associations called on federal elected leaders to ensure ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations avoid disrupting key aspects of the nation’s supply chain.
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Business, Logistics, For-Hire 
KAG Energy Expands Midwest Footprint
KAG Energy is growing its operations in the Midwest after recently securing new business in the region, the business group announced June 27.
June 27, 2022 Government 
House Committee to Debate FY23 Transportation Funding Bill June 30
Prior to leaving town for the July 4 recess, the funding panel in the U.S. House of Representatives will take up a fiscal 2023 transportation bill June 30. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 27, 2022 Business, Equipment, Safety 
Skin, Musculoskeletal Health Essential for Truck Drivers
When truck driver health care comes to mind, most think of cardiovascular or weight issues. However, skin care and musculoskeletal well-being is also a growing concern.
June 27, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Daimler, European Partners to Test HD Truck Using Liquid Hydrogen Fuel
To test the use of liquid hydrogen as a commercial vehicle fuel, Daimler Truck announced it is putting a prototype heavy-duty truck and filling station into operation in Germany.
June 27, 2022 Crossword 
Crossword Puzzle Solution for June 27, 2022
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 27, 2022 print edition.
June 27, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
CSX Completes Purchase of Pan Am Railways
MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. — CSX Corp. has completed its long-sought purchase of Pan Am Railways.
June 27, 2022 Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel 
Wisconsin Makes Move Among State Efforts to Address Fuel Prices
Wisconsin’s new emergency order to stop gas and diesel price gouging is among the latest moves by several governors to lessen the impact of rising fuel prices.
June 27, 2022 Government, Business 
Durable Goods Orders Exceed Forecast
Orders placed with U.S. factories for durable goods rose more than expected in May, suggesting business investment so far remains firm even in the face of rising interest rates and mounting concerns about the economy.
June 27, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
Average Gasoline Price Drops 4 Cents to $5.05 a Gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell by 4 cents per gallon in the past two weeks to $5.05 for regular grade, it was reported June 26.
June 27, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, Perspective
Perspective: Opportunities to Help Ocean Freight
Supply chain disruptions have impacted the quality of life for virtually every American. The delays and bottlenecks, which began early in the pandemic, continue sending shockwaves throughout our economy, leading to higher prices and back orders with no end in sight.
June 27, 2022 Business, Technology 
Ballard Truck Center Gains Electric Dealer Certification
Ballard Truck Center announced it became the first certified electric vehicle dealer for Mack Trucks and Volvo Truck North America in Massachusetts at its Tewksbury location.
June 24, 2022 Safety 
Nearly 1,300 CMVs Taken Out of Service on Surprise Brake Safety Day
Commercial vehicle inspectors took 1,290 CMVs, or 14.1% of those inspected, out of service with critical brake-related violations on a special unannounced brake safety day operation.
June 24, 2022 Business, Logistics, Breaking News, For-Hire 
DB Schenker to Acquire USA Truck for $435 Million
USA Truck is being acquired by DB Schenker in a $435 million deal announced June 24.
June 24, 2022 Government, Business, Fuel 
Permian Basin Faces Pollution Rules That Could Curb Drilling
The Biden administration is considering triggering tougher anti-smog requirements that could curb drilling across parts of the Permian Basin, the world’s biggest oil field that straddles Texas and New Mexico.
June 24, 2022 Business, Equipment, For-Hire, TCA 
UPS Donates Semi-Tractor to Georgia Technical College
ALBANY, Ga. — UPS Inc. has agreed to donate a semi-tractor to Albany Technical College at the Logistics Education Center on the college’s main campus.
June 24, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Wheel That May Detach
TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars.
June 24, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
STB Urged to Reject CP-KCS Merger
Three of the five members of the Federal Maritime Commission are urging the Surface Transportation Board to reject Canadian Pacific Railway’s plan to merge with the smaller, but strategically significant Kansas City Southern Railroad.
June 23, 2022 Business, For-Hire 
FedEx Reports Quarterly, Annual Revenue Growth
FedEx Corp. reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on June 23 that were close to meeting Wall Street expectations.
June 23, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics 
House Funding Panel Approves Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill
A House panel on June 23 approved legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation for fiscal 2023.
June 23, 2022