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Labor Market Extends Gains, Jobless Rate Declines to 6.9%

The U.S. labor market strengthened in October, defying expectations for more subdued gains amid an intensifying pandemic and lack of additional fiscal relief.

November 6, 2020
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USPS Says Thousands of Mail-In Ballots May Have Gone Missing

The U.S. Postal Service on Nov. 5 told a judge that a review of processing data revealed roughly 4,250 mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania and North Carolina may have gone missing.

November 6, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New Orleans Attorney Indicted in Staged-Accident Scam

A previously unidentified New Orleans attorney alleged to be a co-conspirator in a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with tractor-trailers was named in a Nov. 5 federal indictment for his alleged role in the conspiracy.

November 5, 2020
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XPO Posts Revenue Increase, Net Income Decrease in Q3

XPO Logistics Inc. saw revenue tick up and net income dip in the third quarter, and the company said business activity has bounced back from earlier downturns.

November 5, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Wabash Reports Q3 Earnings Decline, Prepares for Increased Demand

Trailer and truck body manufacturer Wabash National Corp. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter, and saw gains in its consolidated gross margin.

November 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

GM to Invest $1 Billion to Resurrect Pickups in Ontario

Canada’s Motor City is about to come back to life after a near-death experience threatened to end more than a century of production.

November 5, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Infrastructure Directive Unclear as Vote Counting Continues in Trump Versus Biden

A presidential contest still without a victor leaves unanswered questions about the direction of the country’s infrastructure agenda for the next four years, and probably beyond.

November 5, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

Lower Your Fleet Insurance Costs with Video Telematics

In its latest survey on the top issues confronting trucking, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), identified rising insurance as an emerging issue. Since 2013, per ATRI data, fleets surveyed have been walloped by insurance premium costs that have jumped over 17%.

November 5, 2020
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EPA Recognizes 75 Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored 75 carriers, logistics providers and freight shippers with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards.

November 5, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Amazon Announces First Air Cargo Expansion Outside US

Amazon .com Inc. is launching air cargo operations in Europe, the online retailer’s first such expansion outside of the U.S. as it looks to bring more freight operations in-house.

November 5, 2020

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