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Iveco Sale Talks End With China FAW as Italy Opposes

The billionaire Agnelli family’s CNH Industrial NV ended talks to sell its Iveco SpA truck and bus unit to China FAW Group Co. after the Italian government signaled it would oppose the deal.

April 19, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

The (Robot) Pizza Guy Is Here: Delivery Pods Gain Ground

While venture capitalists salivate over sentient transport trucks and robot SUVs that can safely navigate a Boston blizzard, some of the smartest self-driving engineers are making progress flipping chicken sandwiches.

April 19, 2021
BusinessFuel

Historic Oil Glut Amassed During Pandemic Dissipates

The unprecedented oil inventory glut that amassed during the coronavirus pandemic is almost gone, underpinning a price recovery that’s rescuing producers but vexing consumers.

April 19, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Task Forces Set Sights on Controlling Corrosion

An American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council task force called for action April 16 to develop best practices to address cab corrosion.

April 16, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Sen. Roy Blunt Sees Path to Scaled-Down Infrastructure Deal

A senior Republican senator said fees for airports and other infrastructure, along with levies for highways, could be used to fund a bipartisan investment package, amid GOP opposition to the corporate tax hikes proposed by President Joe Biden.

April 16, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

J.B. Hunt Reports Q1 Revenue Increased to $2.6B

J.B. Hunt Transport Services saw revenue and earnings increase due to strong segment growth during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 15.

April 16, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Drivers at Grocery Startup Imperfect Foods Vote to Unionize

Drivers at grocery delivery startup Imperfect Foods Inc. have voted to unionize, an apparent victory for organized labor as it steps up efforts to make inroads into California’s fast-growing startups. The company said it would challenge the results.

April 16, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Sentiment Rises Along With Inflation Expectations

U.S. consumer sentiment improved in April following another round of fiscal stimulus and as job growth accelerated. At the same time, inflation expectations surged to the highest in nine years.

April 16, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Construction Rebounds in March

WASHINGTON — U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March with home builders recovering from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects.

April 16, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Port Manatee Sees Record Container Cargo Business

PORT MANATEE, Fla. — In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Port Manatee is experiencing a boom in business with containerized cargo trade increasing nearly 74% in the six months ending March 31, compared to the same period a year earlier.

April 16, 2021