Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told a judge that a court order directing the U.S. Postal Service to reinstate overtime to ensure speedy delivery of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election could be abused by workers.
September 28, 2020GovernmentBusiness
Nevada DOT Awards $25.8 Million Contract for Las Vegas Road Project
The Nevada Department of Transportation has awarded a $25.8 million contract to Las Vegas Paving Corp. to rehabilitate an aging portion of state Route 612.
September 28, 2020BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTCA
Chicago E-Commerce Startup ShipBob Lands $68 Million for Rapid Expansion
ShipBob, a Chicago-based e-commerce logistics company, raised $68 million to fund an expansion amid a pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping.
September 28, 2020BusinessTechnologySafetyFuelAutonomous
Tesla’s $25,000 Car Doesn’t Worry Biggest Rivals in China
Tesla Inc.’s plan to build a $25,000 car within the next three years doesn’t seem to have fazed China’s most-promising electric vehicle startups, with executives at the Beijing Auto Show saying Elon Musk can bring it on.
September 28, 2020GovernmentBusiness
FAA Chief to Fly 737 Max on Sept. 30 as Agency Approval Nears
The top U.S. aviation regulator plans to test fly Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max on Sept. 30 in an attempt to show an antsy public that proposed fixes will be safe, according to a person familiar with the plans.
September 25, 2020BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100
U.S. Xpress Joins vHub Trailer Marketplace
U.S. Xpress Enterprises has joined the repositioning and sharing marketplace vHub, the companies announced Sept. 23.
September 25, 2020BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics
Lion Battery-Electric Trucks Bound for Amazon
Lion Electric announced that it will deliver 10 Class 6 battery-electric vehicles to Amazon.com Inc., with the first two arriving this year.
September 25, 2020BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Mercedes-Benz Heavy-Duty eActros Set for Production in 2021
Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced series production of its heavy-duty battery-electric eActros model intended for distribution applications is scheduled to start in 2021.
September 25, 2020BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Prestolite Expands Starter-Motor Warranty
Prestolite Electric announced it extended the Prestolite Power Promise warranty to its PowerPro Extreme 5 unit, offering extended coverage of up to two years and unlimited mileage to the truck starter motor.
September 25, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
FMCSA Denies Pronto.ai’s HOS Exemption Request
FMCSA has denied an application from Pronto .ai requesting an exemption from the 11-hour driving limit and the 14-hour driving window in the hours-of-service requirements.
September 25, 2020