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Truck Driver Helps Avert Alleged Kidnapping in S.C.

Anthony Moore was driving when he saw a handcuffed woman run into the road. She reached his truck and asked for help as a man claiming to be police pursued her.

June 4, 2026
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DOL to Require English Proficiency for Foreign Truck Drivers

DOL said its ELP mandate will take effect mid-June “to allow the regulated community time to review and will be applied prospectively to filings thereafter.”

May 19, 2026
BusinessLogistics

Americold, EQT Form $1.3 Billion Cold Storage Venture

The transaction will give EQT a 70% interest in the North American venture, with Americold retaining the remaining 30%, the companies said May 7.

May 7, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Saia Reports Mixed Operating Metrics in Q1

Saia's operating revenue increased 2.4% to $806.2 million from $787.6 million. The operating ratio ticked up, increasing 60 basis points to 91.7 from 91.1.

May 4, 2026
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Florida Man Faces Federal Charges in Onion Cargo Theft

In total, produce and transportation costs resulted in losses of more than $600,000 to the victim companies, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

April 23, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Prime Plans $160M Regional Hub in Georgia

Prime plans to spend more than $160 million building a regional hub for the southeastern U.S. near Griffin, Ga., the state’s governor, Brian Kemp, announced April 14.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Georgia Gov. Kemp Suspends Motor Fuel Taxes for 60 Days

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law March 20 to suspend for 60 days motor fuel taxes to help residents cope with rising pump prices.

March 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US and Japan Advance Tariff-Linked $550B Investment Plan

The U.S. and Japan unveiled the debut projects of a $550 billion investment fund, pressing ahead with a trade and economic pact in the weeks before Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet President Donald Trump.

February 17, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Knight-Swift CEO Sees Enforcement Rebalancing Freight Market

Adam Miller, CEO of Knight-Swift Transportation, applauded ongoing enforcement work by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

January 28, 2026
BusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

Maersk Opens New Ground Freight Site Near Port of Savannah

Maersk says the Savannah, Ga., facility follows recent ground freight openings in Lake City, Ga., and Dallas-Fort Worth, and creates an ecosystem of integrated services.

December 9, 2025

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