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A tentative agreement reduces the size of parcels that could be handled by the Postal Service, the Teamsters union confirms. The post UPS, Teamsters take break after SurePost agreement appeared first on FreightWaves.

Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corp. plan to merge their Asian units to save money in new technology development. The post Daimler Truck and Toyota plan to merge Japanese units appeared first on FreightWaves.

The potential for higher pay and less idle time is appealing. However, constantly sharing a confined space with another person doesn’t work for everyone. The post Team driving may be profitable, but is it right for everyone? appeared first on FreightWaves.

“When appropriately managed, your records not only show who your drivers and employees are, but also that they are trained, qualified, properly taxed and work within the limits of the law,” said Daren Hansen of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. The post Why now’s the time to step up your record management game appeared first on FreightWaves.

Many of the generous incentives California offers for fleets to transition to electric trucks will begin to disappear as regulations lock in. The post Electric truck incentives plentiful today but won’t last forever appeared first on FreightWaves.

An all-electric truck future by 2045 could face serious roadblocks. The post Can EPA’s electric truck proposal survive political scrutiny? appeared first on FreightWaves.

This week in Borderlands: Port Laredo remains the nation’s No. 1 gateway for international trade; rail cargo thefts were up 29% during Q1 in Mexico; a Taiwan automotive supplier is investing $1 billion for Mexico expansion; and Forza Steel is building a plant at the Port of Brownsville. The post Borderlands: Laredo remains nation’s No. 1 gateway for international trade appeared first on FreightWaves.

Truck drivers in Washington state can start using shipper/consignee bathrooms effective July 23, with certain conditions, under a bill signed earlier this month. The post Bathroom access allowed for commercial truck drivers in Washington state appeared first on FreightWaves.

School buses qualify for a lot of incentives to go electric, but are the vouchers and grants enough to make a difference? The post Buses bear early brunt of pollution regulations appeared first on FreightWaves.

Unannounced Brake Safety Day results in a better compliance rate this year than in 2022. The post Fewer trucks inspected, better compliance rate for CVSA’s Brake Safety Day appeared first on FreightWaves.

Nikola has a minimum of 180 days to get its share price above $1 or it could be delisted from the Nasdaq. The post Nikola gets delisting warning from Nasdaq appeared first on FreightWaves.

A slow economy and better carrier sourcing technology put shippers in a good spot, according to Reveel Group’s Josh Dunham. The post Good time to rework UPS contracts, consultant says appeared first on FreightWaves.