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GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Weighs China Trade Probe

The Biden administration is weighing a new investigation into Chinese subsidies and their damage to the U.S. economy as a way to pressure Beijing on trade, people familiar with the matter said.

September 10, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Xos Introduces Mobile Charging Station

Xos Inc., a manufacturer of Classes 5-8 electric commercial vehicles, announced the Xos Hu mobile charging station. It is intended as a custom-built alternative to installed charging infrastructure.

September 10, 2021
BusinessTechnology

How Fleets Can Double Down on Ransomware Protection

With the threat of ransomware reaching new heights in 2021, many trucking and logistics companies are doubling down on their defenses against the scourge to make sure they’ve done everything they can to avoid becoming its next victim.

September 10, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

NYC Unveils Plan for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Over the next decade, New York City will create one of the country’s largest electric vehicle charging networks in an effort to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

September 10, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Echo Global Logistics to Go Private in $1.3 Billion Buyout

Echo Global Logistics has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private equity firm The Jordan Co., the companies announced Sept. 10.

September 10, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Producer Prices Jump an Unprecedented 8.3% in August

WASHINGTON — Inflation at the wholesale level climbed 8.3% last month from August 2020, the biggest annual gain since the Labor Department started calculating the 12-month number in 2010.

September 10, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Biden Issues Vaccine Mandate for Private Companies

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sept. 9 announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.

September 9, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Carriers Stepping Up Outreach to Recruit Driver Candidates

Motor carriers are expanding the scope of their recruiting efforts amid an ongoing driver shortage that’s been exacerbated by post-pandemic demand, hiring experts said.

September 9, 2021
Business

Union Pacific Sees Stubborn Inflation, From Rails to Lawn Mowing

Union Pacific Corp. is coping with inflation on everything from steel for tracks to cleaning its offices and sees no signs of relief soon.

September 9, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Sensor Failures Sideline Thousands of Trucks

Ongoing shortages of replacement parts for failed diesel exhaust fluid quality sensors are believed to be causing thousands of trucks nationwide to be disabled and parked.

September 9, 2021