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NACFE Plans Run on Less-Electric Event in September

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced plans for Run on Less-Electric, a technology demonstration of a variety of battery-electric trucks in everyday operation.

January 14, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

NHTSA Eyes Exemptions From Some Safety Rules for Self-Driving Cars

President Donald Trump’s administration is starting to update federal motor vehicle safety standards to exempt self-driving cars from crashworthiness standards that are applied to cars operated by humans, a move questioned by safety advocates.

January 14, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Surging Shipping Rates Pose New Headwind for Global Economy

Shocks to supply chains are engulfing a wider swath of the global economy as the pandemic rages on, threatening to stifle Asia’s trade-led recovery just as soaring freight rates make it harder for businesses to weather another year like 2020.

January 14, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

East Coast Warehouse Acquires Temp-Distribution of Maryland

Temperature-controlled logistics provider East Coast Warehouse & Distribution has acquired Temp-Distribution of Maryland Inc.

January 14, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Jobless Claims Jump by Most Since March, Approach 1 Million

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits surged last week by the most since late March, pointing to persistent labor market pain as coronavirus infections continue to soar and potentially adding to momentum for a larger federal stimulus plan.

January 14, 2021
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Diesel Forward Acquires Dipaco

Diesel Forward is expanding its diesel fuel systems services by increasing its repair parts offering with the acquisition of Dipaco.

January 14, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTop 50

DB Schenker Halts Deliveries to UK Due to Brexit Trouble

DB Schenker, a major logistics company owned by German rail giant Deutsche Bahn AG, suspended deliveries to the U.K. due to “significant†problems caused by post-Brexit red tape.

January 14, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

‘No Excuse for Failure’ on Infrastructure Policy, US Chamber Leader Says

Approving comprehensive legislation aimed at upgrading the country’s infrastructure systems is a way for the incoming Biden administration to stimulate an economy hard-hit by the pandemic, the leader of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

January 13, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Names Members of Its MCSAC Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 13 announced this year’s members for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, which includes a record number of women as well as its first female vice chair.

January 13, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Readies Biofuel Waivers, Delays for Trump’s Final Days

The Trump administration is expected to exempt some oil refineries from 2019 mandates to use renewable fuel as it readies possible last-minute moves on U.S. biofuel policy.

January 13, 2021