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Norfolk Southern to Add Board Member in Truce With Ancora

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:57
Norfolk Southern announced it will add an independent director to its board as part of a settlement with activist investor Ancora.

Snow Removal Systems Save Time, Boost Safety for Fleets

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:51
More firms are buying or renting automotive snow removal equipment to not only quicken the time it takes to remove snow but also to ensure that trucks are conducting safe operations in winter.

Help Move the Mission

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:00
Move The Mission: Wreaths Across America Seeks Transportation Partners for 2024 Season – 25+ Lanes Available

Nippon Steel Makes Anti-Import Vow to US Steel Workers

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:57
Nippon Steel Corp. is promising unionized workers of United States Steel Corp. that it won’t send steel shipments from its overseas mills as part of its commitments to seal a $14.1 billion takeover of the American company.

Trump Considers Revoking EV Tax Credit

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:44
President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to revoke an up to $7,500 consumer tax credit for plug-in EVs would do more damage to the Detroit Three’s electrification prospects than to Tesla. 

Gas Prices Below $3 a Gallon in Time for Thanksgiving

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:05
U.S. average gasoline prices are set to fall below the $3-a-gallon level, just in time for Thanksgiving, when holiday travel is expected to climb back to pre-pandemic levels.

Trump Team Is Seeking to Ease Rules for Self-Driving Cars

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 08:32
Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles a Transportation Department priority.

LaserShip Inks $300 Million Debt Restructuring Deal

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 08:04
American Securities-backed LaserShip Inc. reached a debt-restructuring deal with some creditors that would provide fresh money, reduce debt and revamp the repayment line in the latest such proposal by distressed debtors.

EBE Technologies Launches SHIPSMobile 5.1.0

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 23:00
At EBE Technologies, we are excited to announce the release of SHIPSMobile Content version 5.1.0, the latest evolution of our innovative mobile solution designed specifically for the transportation industry. After 14 months of development and extensive collaboration with our clients,

Northvolt Rescue on Verge of Unraveling as Cash Runs Short

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 16:26
Northvolt is scrambling to pull together emergency funding after a previous plan fell apart, according to sources, leaving the battery maker with dwindling options as it runs low on cash.

Uber Freight Launches Capacity-as-a-Service Solution

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 15:01
A capacity-as-a-service solution, Broker Access is designed to boost productivity, service levels and business growth for brokers, Uber Freight said.

SmithCo Develops Kingpin Housing for Side-Dump Trailers

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:24
SmithCo Inc. has developed a patent-pending kingpin housing for its side-dump trailers that’s intended to improve durability and reduce maintenance costs.

J.B. Hunt Promotes Trio of Executives

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 13:53
J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently announced a series of executive appointments.

Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:42
Whether the tractor will be an update of Mack’s existing on-highway flagship, the Anthem, or a new model altogether is unclear.

Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:31
The Biden administration won’t decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.

Legendary Trucker Gene England of C.R. England Dies

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 11:30
Gene England, a trucking industry legend, World War II veteran and beloved family man, died at the age of 105, C.R. England announced Nov. 14.

GXO Plans 400 More Layoffs This Year

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 11:21
GREENWICH, Conn. — GXO Logistics this year has laid off more than 500 employees in the U.S., while it plans to cut nearly 400 more positions across two sites, according to public records.

Cruise Admits to Falsifying Report Over 2023 Crash

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 10:46
Autonomous vehicle maker Cruise has admitted to a federal charge and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine in connection with a crash last year involving one of its vehicles that left a person injured.

Driverless Tech Firm Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in IPO

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 09:51
Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its U.S. initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

Biden Races to Get Out Infrastructure Spending

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 09:03
Biden administration officials hope that projects funded under the $1 trillion infrastructure law and $375 billion climate law will endure beyond the president's term.

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