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PepsiCo Inc. reported the fastest sales growth in at least a decade and raised its forecast, benefiting from thirsty consumers returning to restaurants, bars and stadiums and others diving into bags of chips.

WASHINGTON — A $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal senators struck with President Joe Biden is at risk of stalling out as Republicans mount stiff resistance over ways to pay for it, and momentum shifts to a more robust Democratic proposal that could come into focus soon.

Automated trucking applications, particularly in the longhaul sector, have the potential to help alleviate some of the strains associated with the industrywide driver shortage, a panel of experts told researchers.

A leading private carrier and a tier one supplier recently each announced additional sustainability goals.

President Joe Biden’s signing of an executive order to increase competition and reduce congestion in the supply chain is gaining the support of leaders at the Federal Maritime Commission and trade associations.

Helsinki-based Neste Corp. announced its renewable diesel brand, Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is the first to receive the industry’s Top Tier Diesel Fuel certification for its quality and performance.

The new intermodal port in Arkansas between Van Buren and Fort Smith continues to move forward with hopes of breaking ground in two years. The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority met on July 7 to learn about updates to the project.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Turnpike is looking for new legal power to bill freeloading drivers as it prepares to institute no-stop, electronic toll lanes as part of a modernization plan it hopes will speed up traffic across the state.

Kenworth Truck Co. announced it now offers the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension as an option for its Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 vocational models.

Ware2Go, the on-demand fulfillment and warehousing provider founded by UPS Inc., said 89% of consumers plan to do as much or more of their shopping online even as restrictions that began at the height of the coronavirus pandemic begin to ease and stores reopen.