• Baltimore bridge collapse: Fleet challenges, recovery efforts progress

    Local trucking operations continue to be challenged by the effects of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Work to reopen the Port of Baltimore and rebuild the bridge remains on schedule.
    May 7, 2024
    5 min read
    Corey Jennings, courtesy MD Comptroller
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    The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge continues to affect local trucking operations, while recovery efforts make their slow and steady progress.

    “It still comes with a lot of challenges relative to going to other ports, trying to keep your customers satisfied, trying to avoid losing customers—which we know has happened,” Luis Campion, president and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, told FleetOwner. “This isn’t a sustainable approach for our member companies to pick up loads in places like Norfolk or Philadelphia long-term.” 

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    Jeremy Wolfe

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    Editor Jeremy Wolfe joined the FleetOwner team in February 2024. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with majors in English and Philosophy. He previously served as Editor for Endeavor Business Media's Water Group publications.

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