Western companies severing ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine, sanctions
The United States, Canada, European allies, and other countries announced a rash of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including cutting Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging service, banning Russian aircraft, limiting the business dealings of Russian oligarchs, and other measures that will economically isolate the country.
US trucker convoy aims to represent all Americans impacted by COVID mandates
American truckers are following Canada's lead by organizing a protest against vaccine mandates with the organizer of the U.S. group saying the American convoy aims to represent everyone impacted by the requirements.
Young truck drivers program aims to ease supply chain issues
A new program is being launched by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Bipartisan bill aims to alleviate supply chain issues with trucking reforms
Sens. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., on Wednesday introduced a bill to mitigate supply chain disruptions with trucking industry reforms.
Young Bitcoin investors, technology start-up execs helping to fuel boating business boom
Fraser CEO Raphael Sauleau noted that young Bitcoin investors and technology start-up executives have been major contributors to the boating business boom.
Trucking association chief says industry at 'edge of cliff'
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear argued that the slow return to work is “exacerbating the supply chain's ability to meet demand.”
Justice Department sues Uber over 'wait time' fees for disabled passengers
The Department of Justice sued Uber, claiming the company charged “wait time” fees to physically disabled customers who took more than two minutes to get into the vehicle.
Amid supply chain woes, over 80 House members tell Buttigieg to implement program for truck drivers under 21
Over 80 total bipartisan House members are telling Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to allow truckers under 21 years old to cross state lines.
Freight trains could help decongest the Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach, the Utah Inland Port Authority, and Union Pacific Railroad announced a new partnership aimed at rapidly evacuating cargo from terminals in Long Beach to Salt Lake City for further distribution throughout western states.
Los Angeles railroad lined with homeless encampments sees rash of cargo container burglaries
The backlog of cargo containers making their way from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw widespread burglaries as they were carried on trains through an area of tracks lined by homeless encampments.
Bank of America CEO warns 'bottlenecks have to get straightened out' to ensure continued economic growth
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan noted that his customers currently have more money in the bank and are spending more, but warned that supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation could have an impact on economic growth.
Small business owner depending on supply chain issues 'getting resolved quickly' ahead of the holiday season
Spencer Young, the owner of City Lights Collectibles, said he is depending on supply chain issues “getting resolved quickly” ahead of the holiday season.
Amtrak train collides with semi-truck hauling cars in Oklahoma, injures 4 passengers
Dramatic video captured the moment that an Amtrak train in Oklahoma barrelled through a semi-truck hauling multiple cars on Friday.
Vaccine mandate would deepen supply-chain problems, trucker warns
Vaccine mandate would cause more confusion for trucking industry, according to logistics company JB Hunt.
Busiest US container port complex warns of industry ‘crisis’ over supply chain disruptions
The executive director of the Port of Long Beach, the largest container port complex in the United States, warned of an industry “crisis” over supply chain disruptions.
United Airlines slapped with large fine for tarmac delays
United Airlines was slapped with a $1.9 million fine by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Friday for violating regulations on how long passengers can be stuck on the tarmac.
Boeing's delivery of new 787 Dreamliners likely delayed until at least late October
Deliveries of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner will likely remain halted until at least late October as the plane maker has been unable to persuade air-safety regulators to approve its proposal to inspect the aircraft, people familiar with the matter said.
Freight train in Texas smashes through semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade, video shows
A freight train barreled through a semi-truck that was carrying what appeared to be a piece of a wind turbine as the 18-wheeler drove over the tracks at a rail crossing in Texas on Sunday.
TSA extends mask mandate at least into January
The Transportation Security Administration is set to extend its mask mandate for all trains, planes, and buses through at least Jan. 18, 2022, a spokesperson told Fox News.
CSX profit more than doubled as railroad hauled 27% more
CSX railroad's second-quarter profit more than doubled as the economy continued to rebound from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and it hauled 27% more freight than a year ago.


















