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Kenworth Adds OnGuardACTIVE Option to T880, W990 Models

Kenworth Truck Co. now offers the Wabco OnGuardACTIVE as an option for the Kenworth T880 and W990 models.

June 26, 2020
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Consumer Spending Up 8.2%, Partly Erasing Record Plunge

American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.

June 26, 2020
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Meat Shortages Reopen Costly Path to Small US Slaughterhouses

When coronavirus outbreaks forced shutdowns at America’s giant meat plants, it quickly created a bottleneck.

June 26, 2020
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Ford Unveils Updated F-150, Adds Hybrid Model

Ford Motor Co. has unveiled the updated version of its flagship F-150 pickup, revealing a truck almost identical in size with the previous model but with far more technology.

June 26, 2020
BusinessBreaking News

Navistar Appoints Persio Lisboa as New CEO

Navistar International announced that Persio Lisboa will replace Troy Clarke as president and CEO, effective July 1.

June 26, 2020
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Swift Transportation Deploys SmartDrive Across Fleet

SmartDrive is deploying its video-based safety program across Swift Transportation’s entire fleet, the company announced June 16.

June 25, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Dorsey Intermodal Announces New Line of Chassis

Dorsey Intermodal is launching a new line of chassis for marine and domestic use, the company announced June 22.

June 25, 2020
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Oil Rises on Russian Export Cuts, Offsets Virus Demand Jitters

Oil prices rose after Russia slashed exports of its flagship crude Urals to the lowest in at least 10 years, signaling the determination of Moscow to work with its partners at OPEC+ to eliminate an oil glut.

June 25, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Economy Recovering, but Experts Fear Rise in Coronavirus Cases

Experts are warning that signs of improvement in the U.S. economy could give way to another round of contractions as coronavirus cases increase in certain states.

June 25, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

House Plans Consideration of $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

House Democrats plan to schedule a vote before July 4 on a comprehensive infrastructure measure that aims to modernize freight corridors, reduce traffic congestion and promote climate change resilience infrastructure.

June 25, 2020