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Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:43
Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.

Trucking Reacts to DEA Proposal to Downgrade Marijuana

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:22
A DEA proposal to downgrade marijuana from the most serious category of federal drug offenses to a lesser category has drawn more than 43,000 comments from groups and individuals.

Truck Driver Pay Drops 7.4% in Q2 as Freight Keeps Slumping

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:45
The trucking industry continued to experience a decline in driver compensation during the second quarter, with much of that led by lackluster starting pay.

Shell Set to Cut 20% of Jobs in Some Oil and Gas Divisions

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:44
Shell is set to cut around 20% of its workforce in some oil and gas exploration and development divisions as CEO Wael Sawan works to boost efficiency and profitability.

NTSB Update Highlights Questions About Remote-Control Trains

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 09:52
The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives last year sees a simple solution to preventing similar deaths in the future: two-person crews.

Uber Invests in Self-Driving Software Firm Wayve

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 09:06
Uber Technologies is making a strategic investment in U.K.-based autonomous driving software provider Wayve Technologies.

US Economic Growth for Q2 Is Revised Up to 3% Annual Rate

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 08:43
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Aug. 29.

J.D. Power Cuts 2024 EV Sales Forecast in US by More Than 3%

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 22:17
As mainstream car buyers continue to shun electric vehicles, automotive researcher J.D. Power said Aug. 28 that battery-powered models will account for just 9% of sales in the U.S. this year.

July Port Container Volumes Jump Amid Early Holiday Season

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 13:45
U.S. ports are reporting record gains for this time of year with volumes being boosted by school supplies and an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.

CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 12:36
American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.

California Receives $150 Million for EV Charging Ports

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:46
U.S. officials awarded California nearly $150 million for the construction of more than 9,200 electric vehicle charging ports in an attempt to make zero-emission cars attractive to drivers.

States Boost CDL Training to Tackle Local Driver Shortages

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:45
A handful of states are taking varied approaches to bolster the ranks of commercial truck drivers in the nation.

Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 09:44
Train movements at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City are almost back to normal after a short lockout of unionized workers, according to data provider RailState.

Polestar Names Ex-Nikola Chief Lohscheller as New CEO

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 09:15
Polestar named Michael Lohscheller its new CEO as the electric vehicle maker seeks to stem deepening losses and fix ongoing operational problems.

Questions Grow About Safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:38
Driver experiences and crashes involving Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system have drawn the attention of federal regulators.

California Trucking Association Ends AB 5 Legal Fight

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:28
The California Trucking Association is ending its yearslong legal battle against the state’s controversial AB 5 worker reclassification law.

FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:00
BNSF is generally striving to improve safety, but that message doesn’t always reach workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns, according to an assessment.

Exxon Seeks to Sell Conventional Permian Assets for $1B

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 13:47
Exxon Mobil Corp. is looking to sell a package of conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin as the company focuses on growing shale production.

Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 10:56
The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.

Key Bridge Insurer Pays Maryland Agency $350 Million

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 09:31
The Maryland Transportation Authority received a $350 million insurance payout from Chubb, the Key Bridge’s insurer, to be applied to cleanup and rebuilding the span that collapsed in March.

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