True “produce season” in the continental United States lasts from about April to October, with Sun Belt markets dominating April through June and Midwestern markets dominating July through October.
In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. He shares tips on protecting your business against fraud and talks about Highway's newest product.
Plus, a politician gets slammed for uninformed trucking post, Walmart invests big in Mexico, railroad cargo theft takes spotlight, and more.
UPS, Teamsters reach a tentative deal on a five-year contract, averting potential nationwide strike.
UPS Inc. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have tentatively agreed on a five-year contract, covering over 340,000 workers, preventing a possible nationwide strike. UPS CEO, Carol Tomé, dubbed it a "win-win-win" agreement. Key elements of the deal include a pay raise for full- and part-time workers of $2.75 per hour in 2023 and a total of $7.50 more per hour over the contract's length. Part-timers' pay will rise to at least $21 per hour immediately. Furthermore, the contract abolishes the two-tier wage system and adds 7,500 new full-time union jobs, while filling 22,500 open positions. Other perks include in-cab air conditioning for all large vehicles and Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a full holiday.
Source: Transport Topics
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Today we sat down with Karolina Plecha, a truck driver living in Norway. She shares insights on life on the road, the future of electric vehicles, and what she does to prepare for unpredictable weather conditions.
Is this trucker a criminal or just a hustler trying to stay in the game? It depends on how you look at it.
Nikola Corporation, once valued at $30 billion and hailed as the future of EV trucking, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s stock plummeted 40% today, marking a staggering 99% decline from its 2020 peak of $1,977 per share to just $0.45.
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