American Ladder Institute (ALI) influences millions with Ladder Safety Messaging
Launches Safety Ambassador program for companies to promote training achievements Another National Ladder Safety Month has ended with millions reminded, when using ladders either at home or at work, that Every Step Matters. Initiated by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), every March is dedicated to raising awareness about ladder safety and decreasing the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities. Over the course of Ladder...
PLASTICS applauds House Ways and Means Committee for advancing pro-growth tax provisions to strengthen manufacturing
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and the House Ways and Means Committee for advancing tax provisions that support U.S. manufacturing, drive innovation, and promote long-term certainty and job creation. “We appreciate Chairman Smith’s commitment to strengthening the manufacturing sector and advancing key provision that helps businesses reinvest, expand, and create jobs here in the United...
U.S. rail traffic reports for the week ending May 10, 2025
The Association of American Railroads has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 10, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 495,552 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.7 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending May 10 were 222,238 carloads, up 6.2 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 273,314 containers and trailers, up...
Fairchild Equipment receives 2024 Hyster Dealer of Distinction Award
Fairchild Equipment has announced that we have been recognized by Hyster Company with the prestigious 2024 Dealer of Distinction award, making this the ninth time we have received this distinguished recognition. The Dealer of Distinction award is presented annually by Hyster Company to top-performing dealers who meet rigorous performance standards and adhere to defined business practices. These standards are updated each year to...
Port of Long Beach trade supports 2.7 million U.S. jobs
New study highlights far-reaching, positive impacts of international commerce Trade facilitated by the Port of Long Beach is a key pillar of economic vitality in the United States, driving consumer spending, job creation, and innovation, according to a new economic impact analysis released Monday. As one of the busiest seaports in the United States, the Port of Long Beach supports 2.7 million jobs across the nation, including more...
YMX Logistics hosts webinar with executive panel discussing yard operations
Industry leaders to discuss how enterprise shippers are transforming yard operations into a competitive advantage YMX Logistics has announced an educational webinar on May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDT. The webinar will feature a panel of industry leaders discussing how forward-thinking organizations are turning their yard operations into a source of competitive advantage. Register for the webinar. “For years, enterprise shippers have...
Herc Holdings extends tender offer to acquire H&E Equipment Services
Herc Holdings Inc. has announced that it has extended its previously announced tender offer (the “Offer”) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. common stock for $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock for each H&E share, in each case without interest, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, dated February 19, 2025, between Herc, HR Merger Sub, Inc....
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