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Jennifer Polli to Step Down as Trac Intermodal CEO

Trac Intermodal on Aug. 17 announced that President and CEO Jennifer Polli is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Daniel Walsh, formerly of XPO Logistics.

August 17, 2020
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Uber Seeks Court Reprieve After California Shutdown Threat

Uber Technologies Inc. joined Lyft Inc. in asking an appeals court for an extended reprieve on converting California drivers to employees after both companies warned that a rapid overhaul of their business models may force them to suspend operations in their home state.

August 17, 2020
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Black Horse Carriers Joins Penske’s Electric Vehicle Program

Penske Truck Leasing announced that dedicated fleet services company Black Horse Carriers has joined its electric vehicle program.

August 17, 2020
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Oil Drops for Third Day Before OPEC+ Reviews Easing Output Cuts

Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York as OPEC+ gathered to assess its supply deal, with countries struggling to contain the virus that has hurt economies and fuel demand globally.

August 17, 2020
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Pelosi Calls House Back Into Session to Vote on Postal Bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.

August 17, 2020
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Agency OKs $27M to Boost Zero-Emission Vehicles in California

California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved the first installment of $27 million in a program that ultimately will provide up to $90 million to replace higher-polluting Class 8 trucks and port drayage trucks with zero-emission vehicles.

August 17, 2020
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Navistar Locates NEXT eMobility Unit in Michigan

Navistar announced its NEXT eMobility business unit will be located in a new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich.

August 14, 2020
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RoadOne Adopts New Sourcing Platform Feature

Cargo Chief announced that Bob Voltmann, outgoing CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, has joined Cargo Chief’s board of directors as an adviser.

August 14, 2020
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Pennsylvania Transportation Commission OKs 12-Year Investment Plan

The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission recently updated its transportation program, which outlines plans to direct billions of dollars to future infrastructure projects.

August 14, 2020
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Jacobs to Supply Engine Brake to Hino in China

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced it will supply its compression release engine brake in China to Hino Motors Co. for its new 10.5-liter U11C diesel engine.

August 14, 2020

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