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DOT Ready to Help Truckers as They Support Country, Elaine Chao Says Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told Transport Topics during an exclusive interview that her agency stands ready to build on the actions it already has taken to help trucking support the country through the coronavirus crisis. Port of Savannah Eliminates Saturday Truck Operations The Port of Savannah, the second busiest on the East Coast, is closing operations on Saturdays to truck drivers, effective immediately, as business slows due to the coronavirus pandemic. Options Expand for Trailer Aerodynamics Many trucking companies add various aerodynamic systems to their trailers to boost fuel economy, but how much fuel can these products truly save in real-world operating conditions? RoadSync Raises $5.7 Million in Series A Funding RoadSync, a digital payment platform for the freight and transportation industry, raised $5.7 million in a Series A financing led by Base10 Partners. Insurers Return Money to Customers During Driving Slump Auto insurers Allstate Corp. and American Family Insurance are returning some money to customers as widespread shutdowns across the U.S. from the coronavirus cut down on driving. Weigh Station Bypass Apps Versus Transponders There are two technologies used for weigh station bypass, each with different benefits. A study by the Texas Transportation Institute examined the differences, including their strengths and weakness. Use these findings to determine with system is best for your fleet. Sponsored Content Spot Rates Show Signs of Stabilizing as Economy Slides Into Recession Research from companies that track trucking data suggests that while the spot rate market amid the COVID-19 crisis may be settling, the long-term effects of this steadying could be good for the industry. Follow Us Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn This site (RSS) Trending 1 Truckers Work to Overcome Difficulties in Food Supply Chain 2 Cummins Cuts Pay, Hours in US to Offset COVID-19 Impact 3 DOT Supporting Truckers, Secretary Elaine Chao Says 4 About 2,000 USPS Workers Are Quarantined Over Coronavirus Concerns 5 FMCSA Issues Waiver for Drivers With Permits Newsletter Signup Email Address * Submit Editor's Picks The Coronavirus Crisis The spread of the coronavirus in the United States was having an impact on travel, business, the economy and many other aspects of American life. Here are some images of that impact. 2020 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule Some states are being forced to reschedule their 2020 state truck driving championships due to the coronavirus spread. Here's the schedule as we know it. Fuel Prices Week of March 30 Down diesel $ 2.586 Down 7.3¢ Down gas $ 2.005 Down 11.5¢ See All Fuel Price Data Top 100/ Top 50 2020 Top 50 Logistics A unique ranking of the third-party logistics companies in North America includes listings of the largest freight brokerage firms, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers. 2019 Top 50 Global Freight Key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight carriers. 2019 Top 100 Private Beverage and food service fleets dominate the top spots in this comprehensive rundown of private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors. 2019 Top 100 For-Hire Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry. More News Kicking the Tires Becoming Obsolete as Truck Auctions Shift to Online Sales The big auction houses increasingly are turning to digital sales to move used heavy-duty trucks. VW Used Defeat Devices in Diesel Engines, UK High Court Rules A court in the United Kingdom ruled that Volkswagen AG used a so-called defeat device to help its diesel vehicles beat emissions tests, a decision that allows 91,000 customers to proceed with a class action against the carmaker. Pelosi Pulls Back on Infrastructure in ‘Phase Four’ Stimulus House Speaker Nancy Pelosi scaled back her ambitions for Congress’ next coronavirus stimulus package to focus on additional direct payments to individuals and expanded loans to businesses, possibly leaving an $800 billion infrastructure plan and other Democratic priorities for a later bill. 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