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Elon Musk Wins Back His $44.9 Billion Tesla Pay Package

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 08:18
DETROIT — Tesla shareholders voted to restore CEO Elon Musk’s record $44.9 billion pay package that was thrown out by a Delaware judge earlier this year.

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 14:14
Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration’s promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

Washington State’s Adoption of CARB Rules Upheld by Judge

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 13:26
A Washington judge has tossed out an effort by two Republican lawmakers to prevent the state from adopting California’s zero-emission regulations without legislative approval.

Trucking Workforce Declines but Overcapacity Remains

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:24
The trucking industry has for months remained mired in sustained overcapacity relative to freight demand even as it has slowly shed workers, federal data shows.

Defense Bill Proposes GAO Review of Moving Contract

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 11:44
The House is considering a must-pass annual defense policy bill that includes a review of a new moving contract and security enhancements for trucks at military bases and installations.

Report Details Philadelphia Crash That Destroyed I-95 Bridge

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:59
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gasoline spilled out from an unsecured hatch on the top of the gasoline delivery tanker that overturned and ignited beneath an Interstate 95 bridge in Philadelphia a year ago.

US House Committee Prepares for Cargo Theft Fight

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:31
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee called for a new task force to fight cargo thefts in a funding bill report June 3.

ETruck Sees Hybrid Converted Semis Arriving by End of 2024

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:55
ETruck Transportation expects to begin producing powertrains that turn Class 8 diesel trucks into hybrid battery-electric vehicles by the end of 2024, according to a senior executive.

Old Dominion Freight Line's Alfonseca to Make NTDC Debut

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 08:51
Donaldo Afonseca, representing Old Dominion Freight Line in the straight truck class, will be among the rookies scheduled to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships in August.

Port of Los Angeles Imports Fell 4.5% in May

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 08:29
Imports at the Port of Los Angeles remained above the pre-pandemic peak in the first five months of 2024 despite ticking down in May compared to a year before.

Developer Uptake Launches Tire Air Pressure Management Tool

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 07:58
Analytics specialist Uptake is set to launch a product suite intended to aid carriers’ tire management and improve fuel efficiency.

Honda Launches Long-Awaited Electric Van Starting at $15,550

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 22:50
Honda will launch its long-awaited electric van in October, starting at $15,550, as it pushes forward with its decarbonization goals despite a slowdown in electric vehicle sales.

Software to Allow Fleets to Make Sure Drivers Buckle Up

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 15:53
A software tool launching in the third quarter of 2024 is set to allow carriers to make sure drivers are buckled up before they set off, the developer said.

US Class 8 Sales Fall 18% in 10th Straight Month of Declines

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 12:44
U.S. Class 8 retail sales hit their 10th consecutive month of year-over-year shortfalls in May, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Tennessee in July to Curb Predatory Vehicle Booting, Towing

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 11:06
In a move to combat predatory towing in the state, after July 1 Tennessee will prohibit installation of a boot on any truck or trailer clearly identified as a commercial vehicle.

Thieves Target EV Charging Stations for Copper Wiring

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 09:42
Thieves have been targeting EV charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.

US Inflation Cooled in May

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 08:51
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that a pickup in prices that occurred early this year may have passed. 

FedEx to Cut Up to 2,000 Europe Jobs

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 08:27
FedEx Corp. plans to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in Europe, the latest move by the package delivery giant to streamline its global workforce and rein in costs.

Traffic Resumes Through Port of Baltimore

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 08:01
BALTIMORE — Authorities anticipate commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels since the channel fully reopened earlier this week.

Thousands of Drivers File Arbitration Claims Against Amazon

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 22:40
NEW YORK — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on June 11, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors has led to unpaid wages.

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