Mediterranean Shipping Co., the world’s largest container line, will expand into air cargo using four leased Boeing Co. wide-body freighters after missing out in a bid for Italy’s flag-carrier airline.
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The Quantron QHM fuel cell electric vehicle at the IAA show. (Quantron AG)
Multiple Efforts Underway to Mainstream Hydrogen Fuel
The Quantron QHM fuel cell electric vehicle at the IAA show. (Quantron AG)The U.S. Department of Energy, the private sector and a new national nonprofit have stepped up their respective efforts recently to bring hydrogen forward as a mainstream fuel for trucking, among other industrial uses.
September 26, 2022 Government, Business, Equipment, Safety 
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FMCSA Seeks Input on CDL Third-Party Training, Testing Programs
FMCSA says that current prohibitions limit the ability of jurisdictions to increase training capacity, which has resulted in the more frequent use of third-party entities. (All State Career)All State Career CDL training school)Expressing concern over commercial driver license issuance delays and possible fraud, federal trucking regulators are seeking public comment on the effectiveness of third-party training and testing programs as they relate to CDL skills, knowledge tests and minimum testing standards.
September 26, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
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Seven States Form Midwest Hydrogen Coalition
Getty ImagesTo better position the use of advanced energy in the nation’s heartland, governors of seven states have formed the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition to spur creation of a robust hydrogen market, supply chain and workforce.
September 26, 2022 Government, Business 
Victoria Colson of Tampa loads sandbags into her truck Sept. 25. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via Associated Press)
Hurricane Ian on Path to Strike Florida as Category 4
Victoria Colson of Tampa loads sandbags into her truck Sept. 25. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via Associated Press)Hurricane Ian was growing stronger as it approached the western tip of Cuba on a track to hit the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane as early as Sept. 28. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a statewide emergency and waived certain hours-of-service rules.
September 26, 2022 Business, Fuel, TCA 
A Hyundai fuel cell truck. Hyundai is proving guidance for the corridor project. It recently secured $3.5 million in EPA funding to deploy five fuel cell trucks in California. (Hyundai)
New Mexico to be Part of ‘Clean Freight Corridor’
A Hyundai fuel cell truck. Hyundai is proving guidance for the corridor project. It recently secured $3.5 million in EPA funding to deploy five fuel cell trucks in California. (Hyundai)Longhaul truckers could soon power up their 18-wheelers with New Mexico-made hydrogen delivered through a vast fueling network stretching from the Port of Los Angeles to West Texas.
September 26, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
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USPS Prices Going Up for Holiday Season
A USPS worker. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)It’ll cost more to mail letters and packages this holiday season. Starting Oct. 2, the U.S. Postal Service is increasing its rates for both commercial and retail products.
September 26, 2022 Business, Technology, Logistics 
Boxes at an Amazon fulfillment center. (Bartek Sadowski/Bloomberg News)
Amazon to Hold Holiday Shopping Event in October
Boxes at an Amazon fulfillment center. (Bartek Sadowski/Bloomberg News)Amazon said Sept. 26 that in October it will hold a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making it the latest major retailer to offer holiday deals earlier this year to entice cautious consumers struggling with tighter budgets.
September 26, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics 
A driver holds a fuel nozzle at a gas station in Sacramento earlier this year. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Pump Prices Soar as Supply Cracks Outweigh Weak Demand
A driver holds a fuel nozzle at a gas station in Sacramento earlier this year. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)The U.S. is running low on gasoline on the West Coast and in the Midwest, where prices are surging on the street, defying falling futures markets.
September 23, 2022 Business, Technology, Logistics 
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Isaac Adds McLeod Integration
Isaac InstrumentsFleet telematics provider Isaac Instruments announced it has completed a technology integration with McLeod Software to help joint customers streamline their operations.
September 23, 2022