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FBI Warns Truckers That Hackers Could Target ELD Data

The FBI issued a cautionary notice warning truckers that cyber criminals could target electronic logging device vulnerabilities as a means of seizing business information, but industry experts note that hackers have as yet not found a way to crack into ELD data.

July 30, 2020
Business

ArcBest Reports Lower Q2, Midyear Earnings Because of COVID-19

ArcBest turned a second-quarter profit, albeit considerably lower than the year-ago level because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Smith, Ark., carrier announced July 29.

July 29, 2020
BusinessTop 50Top 100

Ryder Posts Q2 Net Loss, Revenue Decline

A net loss and a drop-off in revenue marked Ryder System Inc.’s second-quarter results.

July 29, 2020
BusinessFuel

Oil Edges Up After US Crude Supplies Shrink Most This Year

Oil was propped up by the biggest decline in U.S. crude inventories this year, signaling a bright spot in a market weakened by COVID-19.

July 29, 2020
BusinessTop 100

Saia Posts Decrease in Q2 Profit, Revenue

Profit and revenue declined during the second quarter at Saia Inc. as the company dealt with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 29, 2020
Business

Norfolk Southern Sees Lower Q2 Earnings Due to Pandemic

Norfolk Southern beat Wall Street’s expectations when the Class I railroad reported second-quarter earnings July 29.

July 29, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Fed Sees Dim Economic Outlook as Virus Squeezes Economy

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve expressed concern July 29 that the viral outbreak will act as a drag on the economy and hiring in the coming months and said it plans to keep its benchmark short-term interest rate pegged near zero.

July 29, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Wabash Records Net Loss, Sharply Lower Revenue in Q2

Wabash National Corp. reported a second-quarter net loss and a drop in revenue amid COVID-19’s harsh effect on the trucking industry.

July 29, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Energy Use Hit 30-Year Low in Pandemic Shutdowns

BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. energy consumption plummeted to its lowest level in more than 30 years this spring as the nation’s economy largely shut down because of the coronavirus, federal officials reported July 29.

July 29, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 50Top 100

U.S. Xpress Reports Profit, Revenue Gains for Q2

U.S. Xpress Enterprises’ net income and revenue increased during the second quarter, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based carrier reported July 28.

July 29, 2020