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Kansas Gains $76.5 Million Window, Door Maker Logistics Hub
The Marvin Cos. plans to build a $76.5 million window and door manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Kan., that will boast 600 employees, including truck drivers, within four years.
Aim Transportation Expands Into West Virginia, Indiana
Aim Transportation Solutions expanded its operations to meet the needs of customers in West Virginia and Indiana, the company announced April 26.
Senior House T&I Democrat Donald Payne Dies
New Jersey Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., the top Democrat on the U.S. House subcommittee on railroad policy, died April 24. He was 65.
DHL Expands Retail Presence in D.C. Area
DHL expanded its network of retail locations by introducing a store in Fairfax, Va., the company announced April 23.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 29, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 29, 2024 print edition.
Traton Profits Rise on Higher Prices, 'Favorable' Markets
Profits for global truck manufacturer Traton rose in the first quarter on momentum from favorable market conditions and higher prices, including for the International Trucks brand.
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Oil Producers Flush With Cash Cut Reliance on Funding Markets
Last year, the demand for loans from fossil fuel companies fell 6% year-on-year and that followed a decline of 1% in 2022.
Logistics Supply Chain Shows Steadiness Amid Rough Waters
During the past four years, supply chain and logistics companies have ridden the highs and lows of a market that included a pandemic and fractured economy to keep goods moving.
FMCSA Researchers Outline Safety Studies, Data Collection
Plans for significant rulemaking proposals, future technology research and crash data collections were among topics of discussion at FMCSA's Analysis, Research and Technology Forum.
Supreme Court Rejects Musk Appeal Over Tesla Tweets
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some tweets that relate to Tesla.
Two Texas Colleges Win Grants to Train 660 CDL Students
Texas has awarded a total of $617,490 to two Texas colleges to train some 660 students to become heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
Cleveland-Cliffs Backs Ancora in Norfolk Southern Fight
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a major customer of Norfolk Southern Corp., has backed activist investor Ancora Holdings Group in its effort to overhaul the board of the railway company.
NHTSA Investigates Ford Crashes Involving Blue Cruise
DETROIT — Two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.
AI Revolutionizes 3PL: Saves Time, Gains Margin
The shipping and supply chain industry, a linchpin of global commerce, has long wrestled with outdated and error-prone data handling processes. Traditionally, businesses have relied on tedious manual processes, accepting them as a necessary cost of operations. The boom of AI has opened the door to innovate workflows that are custom-tailored fixes.
AI Optimized Revenue: Ship Smarter, Drive Profits
The shipping and supply chain industry, a linchpin of global commerce, has long wrestled with outdated and error-prone data handling processes. Traditionally, businesses have relied on tedious manual processes, accepting them as a necessary cost of operations. The boom of AI has opened the door to innovate workflows that are custom-tailored fixes.
DTNA, UAW Ink Tentative Labor Deal for Freightliner Plants
Daimler Truck North America inked a tentative four-year labor agreement with the UAW on April 26, hours before the prior deal at Freightliner manufacturing sites in the U.S. was set to expire.
Labor Deal Signing Bonuses Dampen Record Allison Sales
Signing bonuses linked to a labor contract ratified by United Auto Workers members in January hurt profits at Allison Transmission Holdings in the first quarter of 2024.
TFI Profit Falls 17.1% on ‘Worse Than Expected’ Market
Profits at TFI International fell 17.1% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024 on the back of what CEO Alain Bédard said was a particularly weak freight environment.
Universal Logistics Reports 12.5% Revenue Boost for Q1
Universal Logistics Holdings well surpassed expectations with both revenue and earnings increasing year-over-year during the first quarter of 2024, the company reported.