Construction
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Rail
Savage, Canadian Pacific partner on Chicago-area transload facility
The facility at CP’s Bensenville, Illinois, rail yard, which is already in operation, will support the construction industry’s supply chain.
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Weather and Critical Events
Washington state issues emergency outdoor heat exposure rule for workers
“The physical risk to individuals is significant,” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said of extreme heat’s impact on outdoor workers.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: 5 Ways You Can Save a Highway Worker’s Life
Helpful Tips on How You Can Help Save a Highway Worker's Life
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Chart of the Week
Flatbed is making a comeback
Although many questions remain for trucking in 2021, flatbed appears to be poised for a much stronger year.
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Weather and Critical Events
America’s most dangerous roads for truckers: Part 2
With nicknames like “Blood Alley” and “The Dragon,” it’s no wonder why these are among the most dangerous roads for truckers.
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Freightonomics podcast
Getting to the root of the problem!
Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the freight economy. Special guest and Senior Economist Dustin Jalbert joins to discuss the lumber market.
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Finance
Private equity firm buys Michigan construction company
Eberhart Capital buys Van Damme Construction, adding to the portfolio of industrial companies it manages and funds.
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Technology
Trimble tackles work zone safety with reduced speed alerts
Trimble is adding an alert service to its navigation and routing apps to notify drivers when speeds are reduced up ahead due to work zones…
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Freightonomics podcast
What drives trucking rates
Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted…
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Infographics
This Week’s Forecast February 17-21, 2020
Manufacturing outlook: The coming week will give some insights into the outlook for manufacturing activity in the Northeast region via the Empire State Manufacturing Index.…
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