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(8 articles)FMCSA Eliminates Printed ELD Manual Requirement for Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized a rule eliminating the requirement for commercial motor vehicles to maintain a printed copy of their electronic logging device (ELD) opera
STB Rail Scorecards Launch: New Weekly Performance Data Starting July 8
On July 8, 2024, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) will require all Class I railroads to submit weekly performance metrics, marking a major regulatory shift four years after a service crisis expo
UP-NS Revised Merger Application Advances at STB
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have resubmitted revised merger application materials to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), advancing a major consolidation effort in North American rail freigh
STB Accepts UP-NS Rail Merger Application; Supplemental Info Required
The Surface Transportation Board has formally accepted the revised merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, marking a critical milestone in one of North America's most significant p
UP Confident Revised Rail Merger Clears STB Hurdles
Union Pacific's revised merger application with Norfolk Southern has addressed key regulatory concerns that led to the Surface Transportation Board's initial rejection, according to CEO Jim Vena. The
Supreme Court Revives Major Logistics Lawsuit with Industry-Wide Implications
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a substantial lawsuit against a major logistics company, a decision with far-reaching consequences for the transportation and supply chain sector. This legal deve
UP, NS Sweeten Merger Case With Freight Shift Projections
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have refined their merger proposal with updated freight shift projections, a strategic move aimed at addressing regulatory scrutiny from the Surface Transportation B
Industry Groups Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Industry groups have formally signaled opposition to a potential merger between two of North America's largest freight rail carriers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This consolidation would resha