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DHE Begins Pilot Project With Volvo Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America announced Dependable Highway Express received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE鈥檚 fleet.

September 18, 2020
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Canada Extends US Border Restrictions to Oct. 21

Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to nonessential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

September 18, 2020
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Estes Express Lines Expands RNG-Fueled Fleet

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that Estes Express Lines will add to its fleet 50 new trucks fueled with its Redeem brand of renewable natural gas, bringing its total to 71.

September 18, 2020
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Fortistar, Rumpke to Produce RNG at Ohio Landfill

Fortistar and Rumpke Waste & Recycling announced construction has begun on the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Project, a $33 million transportation decarbonization project in Shiloh, Ohio.

September 18, 2020
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Peterbilt, Kenworth Medium-Duty EVs Eligible for $95,000 Voucher in Calif.

Peterbilt and Kenworth separately announced California customers for their medium-duty battery-electric trucks are eligible for a $95,000 voucher from the California Air Resources Board.

September 18, 2020
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Pelosi Says Stimulus May Have to Include Airlines, Restaurants

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she鈥檚 willing to negotiate on some Democratic priorities for a stimulus package to include aid for industries such as airlines and restaurants that are continuing to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.

September 18, 2020
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Convoy Launches New Pricing Program for Shippers

Digital freight broker Convoy launched Convoy Guaranteed Primary, a pricing program designed to procure capacity and lower shippers鈥 costs.

September 18, 2020
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Deere Plans to Expand in Australia, New Zealand

Tractor giant Deere & Co. plans to expand in Australia and New Zealand, with its one-time chief economist leading the charge.

September 18, 2020
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US Consumer Sentiment Climbs to Six-Month High in September

U.S. consumer sentiment increased more than expected in early September to a six-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about the economy鈥檚 prospects.

September 18, 2020
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USPS Settles Colorado Suit Over 鈥楩alse鈥 Voting Postcards

The U.S. Postal Service settled a lawsuit brought by Colorado election officials over a mass-mailer about mail-in voting that a judge deemed 鈥渇alse,鈥 agreeing to destroy cards that hadn鈥檛 been sent yet and work with the state on its election media campaign.

September 18, 2020