New York City Tagged Articles

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperTuesday, March 16, 2021

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The fight for drivers’ rights heads to New York Supreme Court

A lawsuit in New York claims that rideshare company Via has refused to pay for and enter arbitration with drivers who believe they are employees…

Weather and Critical Events

Burlington-Bristol Bridge under sunny skies.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistMonday, January 25, 2021

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America’s scariest bridges for truckers: Part 5

Tight spaces and tight law enforcement can make these bridges nerve-wracking for some truckers.

Technology

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperThursday, January 7, 2021

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Chicago union seeks wage, benefit boosts for rideshare drivers

A rideshare drivers union that has helped push up wages and benefits for gig economy workers in New York City has expanded to Chicago.

Weather and Critical Events

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistFriday, December 25, 2020

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Worst Christmas storms in US history: Part 2

Christmas snowstorms have grounded flights and shut down roads from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast.

Weather and Critical Events

Deep snowfall in New York City, Christmas 1947.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistThursday, December 24, 2020

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Worst Christmas storms in US history

From the Rockies to the Carolinas and New England, historic snowstorms have brought transportation to a standstill over the years.

Trucking

Did COVID cause a mass exodus from cities

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperThursday, October 22, 2020

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Post-pandemic peak, is freight still flowing into cities?

COVID is believed to have accelerated the exodus of people from cities, but new data suggests the long-term impact on freight flows is more nuanced.

News

Mark SolomonSaturday, September 19, 2020

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Goldman Sachs invests in Elion Partners’ last-mile properties

Elion controls more than 3 million square feet of urban land.

Supply Chains

Brian AoaehThursday, April 30, 2020

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Commentary: More on how to collaborate during crises

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. On Friday, April…

Today's Pickup

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperTuesday, April 28, 2020

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Today’s Pickup: Day & Ross to test hydrogen-injection engine technology

Canadian carrier Day & Ross is testing a hydrogen-injection engine technology that is said to reduce emissions. Plus, New York City is closing roads, ecommerce…

Trucking

John Paul Hampstead, Director, Passport ResearchThursday, March 19, 2020

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Trucking spot markets are pricing in coronavirus infection rates

Rates inbound to Seattle, California, and New York are climbing rapidly.