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Rail

A photograph of a CN train hauling large metal pipes.

Joanna MarshTuesday, March 30, 2021

Watco to take over CN’s noncore operations in Ontario, Upper Midwest

CN is selling its noncore assets in southern Ontario, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin to Watco.

News

Clarissa Hawes, Senior Editor, Investigations and EnterpriseThursday, March 18, 2021

Motive unclear in fatal shootings of 2 warehouse workers

Investigators are searching for a motive after a warehouse employee fatally shot two co-workers at a Roundy’s distribution center in Wisconsin.

Rail

A photograph of a CN train crossing a field.

Joanna MarshThursday, December 10, 2020

CN eyes opportunities in Upper Midwest with new inland terminal

CN joins other Class I railroads in courting automotive and container shippers in the Upper Midwest through this latest offering.

Rail

Joanna MarshFriday, June 19, 2020

US DOT grants benefit handful of freight rail projects

The rail-related projects awarded federal grants seek to expand infrastructure capacity in the Midwest, Tampa and Houston.

Weather and Critical Events

Tractor-trailer skidded off side of snowy Wisconsin road.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistMonday, February 17, 2020

Snowstorm aiming at Midwest, Northeast freight markets (with forecast video)

Snow, frigid temperatures hitting markets with tight reefer capacity.

Trucking

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperTuesday, December 17, 2019

Today’s Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign

CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may…

Weather and Critical Events

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, November 5, 2019

Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest

Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.

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Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistFriday, April 26, 2019

Spring snow may hit the Midwest this weekend

Several inches of snow and slush could soon cover roads in parts of Midwest after a week of warm weather.

Driver issues

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperThursday, March 21, 2019

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Hours-of-service regulations lifted for historic Midwest flooding relief efforts

Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.

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Henry Carmichael, Staff WriterTuesday, February 5, 2019

Will Foxconn follow through with Wisconsin factory?

Foxconn Technology Group (OTC US: FXCNY) created more uncertainty for its suppliers on Friday when it announced that it’s recommitting to building a liquid crystal…