Articles by Lisa Baertlein

California Trucking Group Challenges State’s Zero-Emissions Rule

The California Trucking Association (CTA) has asked a federal judge to stop a state rule that would require truckers to switch to zero-emissions vehicles by 2042, calling it “a vast overreach” that threatens the survival of industry. The trucking group …

California Trucking Group Challenges State’s Zero-Emissions Rule

The California Trucking Association (CTA) has asked a federal judge to stop a state rule that would require truckers to switch to zero-emissions vehicles by 2042, calling it “a vast overreach” that threatens the survival of industry. The trucking group …

Chamber of Commerce Calls for ‘Urgent Action’ to Avoid Railroad Strike

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Monday called for “urgent action” in railroad labor negotiations to avoid a strike and a “national economic disaster.” The largest U.S. business association called on Congress to take immediate action if railroads and unions …

U.S. Trucking Downturn Foreshadows Possible Economic Gloom

Craig Fuller monitors millions of transactions between U.S. truckers and their customers as chief executive of transportation data company FreightWaves — and he does not like what he is seeing. There has been an unexpectedly sharp downturn in demand to …

U.S. Trucking Downturn Foreshadows Possible Economic Gloom

Craig Fuller monitors millions of transactions between U.S. truckers and their customers as chief executive of transportation data company FreightWaves – and he does not like what he is seeing. There has been an unexpectedly sharp downturn in demand to …

California Voters Deciding Fate of Gig Economy Workers

Trend-setting California votes on the future of the gig economy on Tuesday, deciding whether to back a ballot proposal by Uber and its allies that would cement app-based food delivery and ride-hail drivers’ status as independent contractors, not employees. The …

Election Security: Retailers Board Up Stores Amid Fears Over More Civil Unrest

This time last year, shoppers on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile were waiting for Louis Vuitton to debut its whimsical holiday window decorations. Now those same windows are hidden behind a wall of wood panels painted bright orange. While still open for …

Calif. Court Rules Amazon Liable Like Other Retailers for Defective Products

Amazon.com can be held liable like other traditional retailers for injuries from defective products sold via its sprawling e-commerce marketplace, a California state appeals court ruled on Thursday. The decision overturned a San Diego Superior Court ruling that the world’s …

Supply Chain Problems Move from China to U.S. and Other Nations

Freight carriers are struggling to deliver goods by land, sea or air as the coronavirus pandemic forces Western governments to impose lockdowns, threatening supplies of vital products including medicines into the most affected areas, such as Italy. While China’s draconian …

Western Supply Chains Begin to Buckle on Expanding Coronavirus Lockdowns

Freight carriers are struggling to deliver goods by land, sea or air as the coronavirus pandemic forces Western governments to impose lockdowns, threatening supplies of vital products including medicines into the most affected areas, such as Italy. While China’s draconian …