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Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Federal Board OKs CN Purchase of Iowa Northern Railway

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Jan. 21 approved Canadian National Railway Co.’s request to acquire and operate Waterloo-based Iowa Northern Railway Co.’s 218-mile rail system.

January 21, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, TCA

TFI Chassis Buys Mickey Truck Bodies Land in North Carolina

A portfolio of 41 Mickey Truck Bodies property tracts in High Point, N.C., has been flipped for $35.52 million to TFI Chassis Portfolio.

January 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Harbinger Motors Raises $100M to Fuel Truck Chassis Growth

Harbinger Motors, a medium-size EV cargo truck chassis maker, has raised $100 million to fuel the next stages of its growth of its privately held company.  

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Delaware River Near Philadelphia

The Coast Guard was called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 when the Algoma Verity — a 623-foot long bulk carrier — ran aground just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge.

January 9, 2025
Business, Equipment, TCA

Goodyear to Sell Dunlop Tire Brand to Japan’s Sumitomo

WASHINGTON — U.S. tire company Goodyear will sell its Dunlop brand to Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the company announced Jan. 7.

January 8, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, TCA

Ford Recalls 295,000 Diesel Trucks Over Fuel Pump Issue

Several makes and models of Ford trucks have been recalled over possibly a defective fuel pump that can cause a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

California Gets $122 Million to Build EV Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded California $122.9 million to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles, including heavy trucks.

January 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

Aurora Partners With Nvidia, Continental on Driverless Trucks

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Autonomous tech company Aurora announced a long-term strategic partnership with Continental and Nvidia to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by Nvidia Drive.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Critical $100M Rail Bridge Opens at Texas-Mexico Border

A key rail route that connects Texas to Mexico has now opened after Canadian Pacific Kansas City unveiled the new Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge in December.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Pennsylvania Provides $55M to Boost Freight Rail Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Thirty rail freight improvement projects are slated to share $55 million as part of efforts by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to boost infrastructure and economic growth.

December 23, 2024