The fertilizer shortage that threw the agricultural sector into disarray and pushed food costs higher globally may be fading.
June 17, 2022Business
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A worker moves granules of phosphate fertilizer in a storage warehouse in Russia. (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg News)
Fertilizer Stockpiles Swell, Easing Harvest Worries
A worker moves granules of phosphate fertilizer in a storage warehouse in Russia. (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg News)Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that...
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Parts for Trucks Announces Expansion Strategies
Vipar Heavy Duty founding stockholder Parts for Trucks Inc. announced it partnered with private equity firm SeaFort Capital to accelerate growth strategies.
June 17, 2022 Business, Technology, Fuel 
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Hyzon Acquires German Electric Truck and Body Company
Hyzon via YouTube Rochester, N.Y.-based Hyzon Motors announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Orten Betriebs and subsidiaries, and Orten Electric Trucks, German manufacturers of innovative truck and trailer bodies for the beverage industry.
June 17, 2022 Government, Business 
An American flag hangs at a factory in Fort Worth, Texas. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Factory Output Surprises With First Decline in Four Months
An American flag hangs at a factory in Fort Worth, Texas. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)U.S. factory production unexpectedly declined in May for the first time in four months, restrained by supply challenges and hints of cooler demand for some big-ticket consumer goods.
June 17, 2022 Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire 
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Ryder Expands Freight Brokerage Business
Ryder Supply Chain SolutionsRyder System Inc. is expanding its freight brokerage business with the addition of new offices, the company announced June 16.
June 17, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
A Cummins engine. (Cummins Inc.)
Cummins Leadership: Hydrogen Has Important Future Role in Trucking
A Cummins engine. (Cummins Inc.)A top executive at engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. believes current high fuel prices could compel fleets to take a longer term look at hydrogen and electric-powered vehicles, and sees opportunity for each one in commercial transportation.
June 16, 2022 Business 
Contractors work on a home under construction in Antioch, Calif. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Record Homes Under Construction Raise Hope of Inventory Boost
Contractors work on a home under construction in Antioch, Calif. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)U.S. housing starts may have fallen to more than a one-year low in May, but a historic pipeline of homes under construction is seen easing an inventory crunch as those projects come to fruition.
June 16, 2022 Business, Fuel 
A TA Express in Kansas. (TravelCenters of America)
No Diesel Shortages at TA, CEO Jonathan Pertchik Says
A TA Express in Kansas. (TravelCenters of America)TravelCenters of America CEO Jonathan Pertchik said the company has not experienced a shortage of diesel of late amid tight supplies.
June 16, 2022 Government, Business 
Rep. Rosa DeLauro speaks at a past hearing. (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg News)
House Leaders Schedule Hearings for Fiscal 2023 Transportation Funding Bill
Rep. Rosa DeLauro speaks at a past hearing. (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg News)Legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation’s operations through fiscal 2023 will be considered in committee this month in the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 16, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
Traffic moves on Kings Highway 401 in Milton, Ontario. (Ken Lund/Flickr)
Ontario Faces Challenges Enforcing Speed Limiter Law
Traffic moves on Kings Highway 401 in Milton, Ontario. (Ken Lund/Flickr)Challenges in Ontario, Canada, to enforce a truck speed limiter law could portend those that U.S. trucking regulators may face if they implement a speed limiter supplemental proposed rule next year.
June 16, 2022