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Tesla Plans To Ramp Up Tesla Semi Deliveries To PepsiCo

Tesla is gearing up to increase deliveries of its Tesla Semi trucks to PepsiCo, its primary customer, in anticipation of ramping up volume production of the electric semi-truck.

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Port of Los Angeles Reports Another Busy Month for Cargo Volumes

In April 2024, the Port of Los Angeles announced its ninth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, handling a total of 770,337 container units. This represents a noteworthy 12% increase compared to the figures from the previous year.

Aurora and Volvo Unveil Self-Driving Truck

A new self-driving truck — the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, loaded with autonomous vehicle technology developed by Aurora Innovation — could hit public highways as early as this summer.

Memorial Day Weekend Cargo Theft Trends In 2024

Supply chain professionals need to remain vigilant this Memorial Day weekend as cargo thieves are expected to take advantage of extended business closures. CargoNet, a Verisk business, analyzed theft data from 2019 to 2023 spanning the period from the Thursday before Memorial Day to the Wednesday after, providing valuable insights to help supply chain professionals prevent theft.

States Sue To Block California's Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

Several states, similar to those that sued against California's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule last year, are now challenging the state's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule.

CBP Officers Seize $5.4M In Methamphetamine In A Shipment Of Papayas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently intercepted over $5.4 million worth of methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.

ATA Is Sounding The Alarm For Trucking Over Feds Reclassifying Marijuana

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is raising concerns about an upcoming federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

Werner Plans To Double AV Truck Pilot Partners

Werner Enterprises is evaluating self-driving truck technologies and their potential road use, but a swift adoption and transition are unlikely, according to a company executive.

Panama Canal Slowly Returning to Normal Operations

The recent rise in water levels within the Panama Canal has sparked optimism for a potential return to normal operations in container shipping, following over a year of restrictions due to a severe drought. However, experts caution that while the situation is showing signs of improvement, it remains far from reaching pre-restriction levels.

US East Coast Ports Are Spending Billions to Profit From Asia’s Shifting Exports

The shift of export production from China to South Asia presents a geographic advantage for East Coast ports. With quicker shipping routes through the Suez Canal and across the Atlantic, goods from countries like India and Sri Lanka can reach the US faster via these ports. Savannah, Georgia is particularly well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

TN Couple Killed In Shootout With TX Police Following Semi Truck Chase

A Tennessee husband and wife trucking team whose rig was loaded with $3 million in cocaine died in a shootout with Texas police on May 9. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Drug Unit in Tennessee, Edward and Elizabeth Stevenson had been under surveillance.

Uber Freight Introduces Exchange For Spot Rates

Uber Freight launched a spot freight exchange designed to expedite decision-making for carriers. This new exchange aggregates rates from hundreds of shippers and offers features such as bidding, upfront pricing, automated tendering, and personalized search and recommendations.

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