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Stocks Surge to All-Time Highs on Vaccine Optimism

Stocks surged around the world and bonds tumbled after a large-scale coronavirus vaccine study delivered the most-promising results in the battle against the worst pandemic in a century.

November 9, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Already Flooded, South Florida Feels Wrath of Eta

Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Eta caused dangerous flooding across Florida’s most densely populated urban areas on Nov. 9 after it made landfall in the Florida Keys.

November 9, 2020
Business

TA Net Income Soars to $8.6 Million in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported third quarter net income rose as revenue slipped.

November 6, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Bendix Expands Goals to Fight Climate Change

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it is committing to cut its carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2021.

November 6, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Simulators Hold Potential for CDL Training, Testing, Experts Say

Simulators can serve as a resource for truck driver training and testing, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts assembled for a webinar hosted by the Transportation Research Board on Nov. 6.

November 6, 2020
BusinessTop 100

Landstar VP, CFO Kevin Stout Transitions to Advisory Role

Landstar System Inc. announced that Kevin Stout ended his role as vice president and chief financial officer Nov. 2 and will become special adviser to company President Jim Gattoni.

November 6, 2020
Business

Southwest Warns Workers of First Layoffs in Company History

Southwest Airlines Co. issued notices for what could be the first involuntary furloughs in its 49-year history, after a union declined to discuss concessions aimed at cutting payroll costs.

November 6, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Transportation Leaders Call for GAO Study on 5.9 GHz Spectrum

The leadership of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office to review the safety implications stemming from the possibility of sharing the 5.9 GHz spectrum band.

November 6, 2020
BusinessTechnology

VW Poised to Sign Off on $3.7 Billion Navistar Deal

Volkswagen AG’s board is preparing to sign off on its heavy-truck unit Traton SE acquiring U.S. manufacturer Navistar International Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

November 6, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Mississippi DOT Cautions Drivers About Log Trucks

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has issued a notice reminding drivers to stay alert for log trucks, especially as people on the road adjust to the end of daylight saving time.

November 6, 2020

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