EV owners file lawsuits over “false advertisement”
The article discusses a lawsuit filed against Tesla by California residents over false advertising regarding the car's range.
PepsiCo's Long-Haul Electric Routes Thrive with Tesla Semis
PepsiCo's Sacramento distribution center is at the forefront of the company's push into electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions
Strengthening Ties: US and Taiwan Forge Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
In a conversation with Lotta Danielsson, Vice President of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council and editor of the report "U.S., Taiwan, and Semiconductors: A Critical Supply Chain Partnership," Taiwan's significant role in the semiconductor supply chain is discussed.
Postal Service Slashes Air Cargo by 90% in 2-Year Cost-Cutting Drive
The U.S. Postal Service has drastically decreased its air cargo shipments by 90% over a two-year period, leading to an estimated $1 billion in annual transportation cost savings, according to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Why Should CEOs Earn 300 Times More Than Their Workers?
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding a 40% raise for its members over the next four years, matching the 40% compensation increase that CEOs of major automakers have received during the same period.
Shippers Expected to Gain Advantage in Winter Air Cargo Contract Negotiations
As winter approaches, shippers are expected to have the advantage in air freight rate negotiations due to declining demand and spot rates in the air cargo industry.
Revolutionizing Global Supply Chains: Insights from 'Breakthrough Supply Chains' Book
The book "Breakthrough Supply Chains" offers a practical and rigorous methodology to build resilient and cost-competitive 21st-century supply chains for international business.
Post-Pandemic Organized Crime & Cargo Theft Surges Amidst Concerns for Supply Chain Security
As the nation emerged from the pandemic, smash-and-grab robberies drew attention in California, targeting high-end stores.
Survey Reveals Decline in Seafarers' Happiness and Working Conditions
A recent survey conducted by Mission to Seafarers reveals a notable decline in the happiness of the world's seafarers in the second quarter, with working and living conditions lagging below pre-pandemic standards.
Reassessing Unions: Balancing Value and Accountability Amidst Automation and Safety Concerns
The author of this article, who was not a supporter of unions, has recently begun to see their potential value in the face of impending job disruptions caused by AI and the lack of income growth.
US Inflation Falls, but Challenges Persist in Reaching Fed's 2% Target Amid Economic Pressures
Inflation in the US has dropped from 9% to 3% over the past year, but reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate proves to be a tougher task.
XPO Logistics Achieves Reduction in Damage Claims and Pursues Further Improvements
XPO Logistics has achieved a reduction in its damage claims ratio as a percentage of LTL (Less Than Truckload) revenue, which remained at 0.7% in Q2, showing improvement from the previous year.
Smart Technology Ensures Green Lights for Freight Transportation
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is implementing a five-year intelligent traffic signal optimization program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to reduce the number of stops for trucks at traffic lights.
AeroCision Seeks to Pay Suppliers $5 Million Amid Bankruptcy
AeroCision, an aerospace supplier, has received interim court approval to pay critical vendors up to $5 million, including recent shipments made before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Teamsters Refute Yellow's Accusation of Union Involvement in Trucking Firm's Bankruptcy
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has rejected Yellow Corp.'s attempt to blame the union for the company's financial troubles leading to bankruptcy.
Florida Governor Signs Controversial Bill on Phosphogypsum in Road Construction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing the study of phosphogypsum in road construction, overturning a federal prohibition under the Trump administration but reinstated by Biden's EPA.
Moody's Issues Warning of Potential Credit Rating Downgrade for 6 Major US Banks
Credit ratings agency Moody's has placed the credit ratings of six major US banks, including Bank of New York Mellon, State Street, and Northern Trust, under review for a possible downgrade.
Life on the Road: A Trucker's Journey in Brazil
A recent visit to Ceagesp Market in Sao Paulo, Brazil, provided a unique cultural experience for an American traveler.
OPEC+ Sticks to Strategy, Saudi Arabia Extends Unilateral Oil Cut
OPEC+ decided to maintain its current production cut strategy after Saudi Arabia extended its unilateral cutback of 1 million barrels a day into September.
US Trucking Jobs Dip Below October 2022 Levels After Revisions and Declines
The US truck transportation jobs declined in both June and July, marking the first back-to-back monthly drops since the pandemic began.