General News
NTSB Voices Concerns Over Potential Downgrade of Marijuana
NTSB filed comments with DEA expressing concerns that moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act could end testing of the drug for truck drivers.
Gordie Howe International Bridge Links Detroit to Windsor
DETROIT — The U.S. and Canadian sides of the Gordie Howe International Bridge have been connected, marking the bridge as an official border crossing.
Colorado Judge Temporarily Halts Kroger-Albertsons Merger
A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., which has been challenged by the state attorney general.
Trump Targets Biden Administration’s EV Agenda at RNC
A rollback of policies that former President Donald Trump believes unfairly target fossil fuel-powered vehicles would be among the central priorities he'd tackle if re-elected this fall.
Governor Hochul Sued Over NYC Congestion Pricing Freeze
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was sued over her pause on the city’s traffic congestion pricing plan by an advocacy group that claims she had no legal authority to put the program on hold.
Stellantis Profit Plunges 48% in First Half of Year
MILAN — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere July 25 after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
XPO’s Budlowski Secures 13th Trip to NTDC
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — XPO's Ernie Budlowski and Team Connecticut are hoping that their upcoming trip to Indianapolis results in back-to-back championships at NTDC.
Union Pacific Profit Grows 7%
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific delivered 7% growth in its second-quarter profit even though the number of shipments it hauled remained essentially flat.
Economic Growth Increased in Q2 to Healthy 2.8% Annual Rate
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of high interest rates.
Ruling Paves Way to Restart Work on Exxon’s Texas LNG Plant
A bankruptcy judge on July 24 approved a settlement that will allow other companies to finish work on an Exxon gas export project in Texas.
Ford Profit Falls Short on Quality Woes, Warranty Costs
Ford Motor Co. posted second-quarter profit that fell short of Wall Street estimates, saying quality problems with new vehicles led to a surge in warranty costs.
Old Dominion Posts Third Straight Quarter of Revenue Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line marked its third consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth during the second quarter of 2024, the company reported July 24.
Colorado Cracks Down on Predatory Towing With New Law
A broad new law to end predatory towing practices takes effect Aug. 7 in Colorado, legislation that was backed by a state senator whose vehicle was wrongfully towed last summer.
European Truck Sales Slump Hurts Paccar Q2 Profits
Paccar Inc. profits fell in the second quarter of 2024 on the back of sagging European truck sales and lower parts and financial services divisions profits.
Gaining Driver Buy-In Is Key to Deploying Dash Cams
CHICAGO — Fleet operators are increasingly embracing the use of dash cameras, but successfully deploying these in-cab systems hinges on driver acceptance of the technology.
House Bill Seeks $100M Annual Grant for Rail Safety Upgrades
Senior members of the U.S. House Transportation Committee recently introduced legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials.
CBP Installs X-Ray Scanner for Containers at Texas Port
The busiest land border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico now has an advanced x-ray machine that is intended to help more efficiently move commercial truck traffic through the facility.
Michelin Weighs Shuttering More Plants on Europe Downturn
Michelin said Europe’s “difficult economic situation” is causing a drop in tire demand across different sectors that is leading to overcapacity in the region.
Atlas Energy to Deploy Self-Driving Trucks for Fracking Sand
Atlas Energy plans to deploy self-driving trucks developed by Kodiak Robotics for delivery of fracking sand to Permian Basin oil and natural gas wells in Texas beginning in early 2025.
UPS to Acquire Mexico’s Estafeta Express Delivery
The recent UPS acquisition of Mexican express delivery company Estafeta takes advantage of a business trend toward nearshoring.