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Perspective: Safety Drives Inclusion for Women in Logistics

Women represent about 40% of the logistics workforce, yet they remain underrepresented in key roles, write Irdeto's Lisa Spencer and UPS' Melanie Vittitow.

April 27, 2026
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Ford Rejects Claim of US-Focused Talks With Geely

Ford denied a news report that it has held talks with Geely Automobile Holdings about bringing Chinese car technology to the U.S. market.

April 24, 2026
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Geodis Expands Healthcare Network With Chicago Cold Chain Hub

Geodis opened its first dedicated healthcare cold chain cross-dock facility in the Americas, the company announced April 22.

April 24, 2026
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NTSB Recommends Alcohol Detection Systems for School Buses

The NTSB recommended for the first time that all new school buses be equipped with alcohol detection systems that can disable the bus.

April 24, 2026
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What Fleets Can Do About Rising Insurance Costs in 2026

Theft is becoming more sophisticated and members of Congress are trying to help carriers, but fleets can protect themselves and their customers.

April 23, 2026
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Tesla Beats Profit Estimates as EV Demand Rebounds

Tesla reported Q1 earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates, a sign profitability is holding up as the EV maker invests in robotics and driverless cars.

April 22, 2026
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Unpaid Truck Tolls Total $5.2 Million on Ohio Turnpike

Ohio Turnpike officials have identified 315 alleged “rogue” trucking companies accused of failing to pay $5.2 million in tolls during the past two years.

April 22, 2026
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Inside Fleet Conversations at TMC 2026

Stoughton Trailers executives share what fleet customers asked about at TMC 2026, from connected trailer road maps and next-gen connectors to galvanizing and managing mixed-age fleets. Download now to find out why trailers are no longer an afterthought in fleet strategy.

April 22, 2026
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Indiana-Based Sagepoint to Launch RNG-Powered TL Carrier

Sagepoint Logistics is launching a dedicated truckload carrier in June, using 60 Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Cummins’ X15N engines.

April 22, 2026
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Knott Introduces SAFER Transport Act to Curb Freight Crime

Rep. Brad Knott (R‑N.C.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, unveiled the SAFER Transport Act as a means to combat cargo theft.

April 22, 2026

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