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Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Cybercab

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 08:00
LOS ANGELES — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Oct. 10, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.

EIA Cuts Diesel Price Forecast Despite Harvest Season Uptick

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 15:41
Forecasts for trucking’s main fuel, which alongside heating oil is part of the distillate portion of the crude barrel, softened over the past month even as retail prices edged higher.

Trump Proposes Doubling Deduction for Work Vehicles

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 14:20
As Trump seeks to capitalize on the economy, an issue where voters give him the edge over Harris, he’s sharpened his attacks on the administration’s handling of the matter.

Harris, Trump Pledge Economic Progress

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:51
With Election Day fast approaching, the two major candidates for president are both promising voters quality-of-life improvements made possible by divergent economic plans.

Verne’s Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen Tech Nears Pilot Phase

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:56
San Francisco-based Verne plans to offer truck makers the option of cryo-compressed hydrogen storage to achieve the same range as a diesel tractor.

IRS, Several States Grant Fuel Tax Relief After Hurricane Helene

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:51
The IRS and several states have issued temporary fuel tax waivers stemming from Hurricane Helene to help businesses provide disaster relief services and assist in recovery efforts

DOD Marches on With $17.9 Billion Moving Contract

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:34
Despite continuing concerns voiced by some large movers, military officials are advancing efforts toward interstate implementation of the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract.

Class 8 Truck Orders Inch Up in September

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:13
North American Class 8 truck orders ended three months of year-over-year declines with a slight rise in September, according to ACT Research.

NMFTA Launches Benchmarking Program for LTL Industry

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:12
On Oct. 1, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association held its first meeting for a new benchmarking group aimed at boosting efficiency through shared insights.

FMCSA OKs Carrier Exemptions for Pulsating Brake Light Tech

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:37
Since May, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has given the OK for at least seven motor carriers to deploy the Intellistop braking system for up to five years, with restrictions.

WTO Predicts 3% Rise in Merchandise Trade in 2025

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:27
Global goods trade in 2025 will grow less then initially forecast, the World Trade Organization said, as rising instability weighs on economic activity and threatens to disrupt shipping.

FHWA Releases $134M for Hurricane Helene Road Repairs

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:59
The emergency funding aims to expedite recovery in North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina, which are grappling with widespread destruction left by Hurricane Helene.

CEO Says Uber Will Prioritize Autonomous Safety

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:50
Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving flee, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.

Tesla to Finally Roll Out Robotaxi Tonight

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:20
When Elon Musk finally unveils autonomous taxi prototypes late Oct. 10, the Tesla CEO will have a lot to prove.

Truck Parts Maker Accuride Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 08:45
Commercial-truck parts maker Accuride Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the company burned through cash amid a freight industry recession in the U.S.

Inflation Reaches Lowest Point Since February 2021

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 08:29
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of encouraging economic news.

Hurricane Milton Pounds Cities as It Plows Across Florida

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 07:55
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 10 after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. 

River Horse Logistics Purchases 3PL Lynx Logistics

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:00
River Horse Logistics is to buy third-party logistics provider Lynx Logistics for an undisclosed sum, the companies said.

White House Again Asks Congress for Baltimore Aid

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 14:44
In a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate, the president described Baltimore and areas recently hit hard by severe weather events as being in “urgent need of disaster assistance.”

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