KeepTruckin announced Oct. 6 that it is expanding beyond fleet management technology with the launch of its freight matching service.
October 6, 2020Trucking Business News
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Boeing Cuts Jetliner-Sales Forecast 11% on Decadelong Slump
Boeing Co. sees a turbulent ride ahead for the world’s jetliner market, with sales contracting sharply this decade before eventually rebounding in the 2030s as new models and technologies spur growth.
October 6, 2020Powell Again Warns of Weak US Recovery Without Enough Aid
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of a weak U.S. recovery without sufficient government aid and said providing too much stimulus wouldn’t be a problem.
October 6, 2020US Job Openings Fell in August for First Time in Four Months
U.S. job openings declined in August for the first time in four months, pointing to a moderation in pace of hiring as the pandemic drags on.
October 6, 2020Hurricane Delta Now Category 2, Roars at Mexico’s Yucatan
Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds Oct. 6 on a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then grow to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 on approach to the U.S. Gulf coast this week.
October 6, 2020Shippers, Retailers Work to Spread Out Holiday Surge Season to Ease Capacity Constraint
COVID-19 has accelerated the transformation to e-commerce, and significant growth in e-commerce sales is creating capacity concerns. Retailers are expected to move up holiday promotions to help spread out the peak shipping season.
October 6, 2020San Diego Utility Company Launches Program to Build Charging Infrastructure
San Diego Gas & Electric, a utility company serving San Diego and other areas in southern Orange County, has launched a program to build charging infrastructure for electric trucks, forklifts and other heavy equipment.
October 6, 2020Carriers Prepare for Increasing Surge to Supply Chain in E-Commerce Push
E-commerce is expected to continue to grow throughout the holiday season, placing added strain on the supply chain and increasing demand for final-mile deliveries.
October 6, 2020Diesel Drops to $2.387 for Fifth Consecutive Decline
The average price of diesel dropped seven-tenths of a cent to $2.387 a gallon, declining for the fifth consecutive week, the Energy Information Administration reported Oct 5.
October 5, 2020DTNA Recalls Trucks Over Brake Light Issue
Daimler Trucks North America announced it is recalling certain 2017-2021 Class 8 Cascadia P4 vehicles due to possible brake light issues.
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