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BusinessLogistics

RLS Expands National Network With Gress Refrigerated Services

RLS Logistics took another step in growing its national network of cold storage providers Sept. 4 with the inclusion of Gress Refrigerated Services & Logistics.

September 4, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Sinks With Equities on Wavering Hopes for Demand Pickup

Oil tumbled below $40 a barrel for the first time in a month, with a sell-off in equities and a stronger dollar exacerbating demand concerns as a lackluster summer driving season draws to a close.

September 4, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Musk Test-Drives VW Electric Car in Meeting With CEO Diess

Before Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk returned to the U.S. after a three-day visit to Germany, he made a final stopover to meet with one of his biggest competitors — Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess.

September 4, 2020
BusinessEquipment

American Trailer Rental Group Expands in Columbus, Ohio

American Trailer Rental Group announced it opened a First in Trailer Service location in Columbus, Ohio, citing economic expansion as well as the rich manufacturing and distribution history of the greater Columbus area.

September 4, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Kansas DOT Opens Application Window for Cost Share Program

The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its popular Cost Share Program, which provides funding for transportation projects.

September 4, 2020
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Rout Extends to Fourth Day, Longest Streak Since March

Tesla Inc. fell as much as 4.2% in early Sept. 4 trading, heading for its first four-day losing streak since pandemic fears were at their height in mid-March.

September 4, 2020
BusinessTop 100

Old Dominion Provides Q3 Update

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. announced updates for the third quarter.

September 4, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Unemployment Rate Drops by More Than Expected to 8.4%

The U.S. labor-market rebound extended for a fourth month in August, offering hope that the economy can continue to recover despite a persistent pandemic and Washington’s standoff over further government aid to jobless Americans and small businesses.

September 4, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Circle Logistics Begins Posting Loads on NextLOAD

Freight broker Circle Logistics has begun posting up to 600 available freight loads daily directly to NextLOAD.

September 4, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FMCSA Pilot Would Allow Younger Drivers in Interstate Commerce

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a proposal and request for comment on a new pilot program to allow drivers ages 18-20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

September 4, 2020

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