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I-40 Bridge Linking Arkansas, Tennessee Reopens

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities on July 31 reopened the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that had been closed ever since a crack was discovered in the span in May.

August 1, 2021
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Toll by Plate: Protect Your Fleet from Violations

Download the latest whitepaper from Bestpass, leaders in toll management, to learn: what toll by plate is and how it works, how toll by plate impacts fleets, how to develop the right toll by plate strategy for your fleet.   

August 1, 2021
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Paccar’s New CTO Sees Electrification, Autonomy Transforming Truck Market

WASHINGTON — After years of working with emerging technologies in the automotive sector, Paccar Inc.’s new chief technology officer sees a similar transformation unfolding in the commercial truck market.

July 30, 2021
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DOE Awards $60 Million for Zero-Emission Truck, Car Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced July 28 that it has directed $60 million toward projects meant to reduce emissions in trucks and cars.

July 30, 2021
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Phillips Connect Looks to Velociti for Trailer Telematics Support

Phillips Connect is partnering with Velociti to help support and monitor its trailer telematics solutions, the company announced July 27.

July 30, 2021
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Elon Musk Denies Talking Apple-Tesla Merger With Tim Cook

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said July 30 that he never met with Apple Inc. about a potential takeover and slammed the tech giant’s App Store fees, calling them a “global tax on the internet.â€

July 30, 2021
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Universal Logistics Reports $422.8 Million Revenue for Q2

Universal Logistics Holdings saw revenue and earnings gains during the second quarter of 2021, the company reported July 29.

July 30, 2021
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Forward Air Reports Q2 Set Highest Quarterly Revenue Mark

Forward Air Corp. reported July 29 its second quarter set records for revenue and operating income.

July 30, 2021
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Dana, Switch Mobility Partner on Electrified Commercial Vehicles

Dana Inc. has signed a strategic agreement with Switch Mobility to help advance electrified commercial vehicles, the companies announced July 30.

July 30, 2021
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Hub Group Posts Q2 Profit, Revenue Gains

Hub Group Inc. reported strong growth in second-quarter profits and revenue as it benefited from the robust rebound in the U.S. freight market.

July 30, 2021