Trucker Tools announced Aug. 26 a platform integration with transportation management software provider Port TMS.
August 27, 2021Trucking Business News
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Orange EV Expands Agreement With Lazer Spot
Orange EV announced a multiyear agreement to manufacture and deliver more than 25 EV yard trucks to Lazer Spot Inc. this year and next.
August 27, 2021White House, DOT Tap John Porcari as Port Envoy to Address Supply Chain Issues
The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Aug. 27 that John Porcari will serve as port envoy to the administration鈥檚 Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.
August 27, 2021BYD Profit Falls 30% as Chip, Lithium Shortages Increase Costs
BYD Co., the Chinese electric-vehicle and battery maker backed by Warren Buffett, said first-half earnings fell as shortages of chips and lithium increased costs.
August 27, 2021Rivian Files for IPO
Rivian Automotive Inc., the maker of electric pickups backed by Amazon .com Inc., has filed for an initial public offering and is seeking a roughly $80 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter.
August 27, 2021Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules in US for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Toyota will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell modules in the United States starting in 2023. They are intended for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks.
August 27, 2021Powell Says Fed on Track to Slow Aid for Economy Later This Year
WASHINGTON 鈥 The Federal Reserve will start dialing back its ultra-low-rate policies this year as long as hiring continues to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said Aug. 27, signaling the beginning of the end of the Fed鈥檚 extraordinary response to the pandemic recession.
August 27, 2021Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Transportation Asset Management Plan Into Law
Illinois Gov. Jay 鈥淛.B.鈥 Pritzker has signed a law intended to improve transportation infrastructure while maximizing the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars.
August 27, 2021OPEC+ Expected to Stick to Planned Output Hike
OPEC and its allies are expected to press on with their planned revival of oil production when they meet next week, as prices bounce back from their August stumble.
August 27, 2021North Dakota DOT Develops Freight Plan
BISMARCK, N.D. 鈥 The North Dakota Department of Transportation is developing the State Freight & Rail Plan and has launched the project website.
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