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At Mack Trucks Plant, Biden Promotes Manufacturing

MACUNGIE, Pa. — President Joe Biden pledged to increase investments in American companies and workforce training during a visit to the Mack Lehigh Valley Operations facility July 28. The trip anchored the White House’s ā€œMade in America Weekā€ campaign.

July 28, 2021
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Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Pilot Flying J Executives

A federal judge on July 28 granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.

July 28, 2021
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UPS Freight Purchase Powers TFI to Q2 Gains

TFI International reported large gains in second-quarter net income and revenue, helped by its acquisition of the UPS Freight operation.

July 28, 2021
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US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security

The leaders of the U.S. Senate’s freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.

July 28, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

ATA, Freight Stakeholders Push Back on US Senate’s PRO Act

Freight stakeholders are voicing opposition to a bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate that aims to make changes to federal classification for workers.

July 28, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Federal Prosecutors Seek to Dismiss Charges Against Pilot Flying J Executives

Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.

July 28, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

How Drones Help Workers Inspect Wind Turbines

Nearthlab’s drones use artificial intelligence and laser technologies to help pinpoint potential damage and reduce the chance of accidents during human inspections of wind turbines.

July 28, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Indiana ā€˜Trooper in a Truck’ Day Nabs Texting, Speeding Drivers

Who would have suspected that four tractor-trailers rolling down Indiana interstates earlier this month had a state trooper in the passenger’s seat?

July 28, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Moves to Better Protect Infrastructure From Cyberthreats

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is eyeing ways to harden cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, announcing July 28 the development of performance goals and a voluntary public-private partnership to protect core sectors.

July 28, 2021
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Boeing Climbs on First Profit Since 2019 as COVID, Max Woes Ease

Boeing Co. earned a profit for the first time in nearly two years, surprising Wall Street and hinting at a potential turnaround after one of the worst financial crises in the planemaker’s centurylong history. The shares jumped.

July 28, 2021