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5-Year-Old’s ‘Refreshment Stop’ Shows Appreciation for FedEx, UPS Drivers

A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.

May 5, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Idelic, Samsara Partner on Data Sharing Platform

Idelic on May 4 announced a partnership that will allow customers to automatically upload data using Samsara devices.

May 5, 2020
BusinessTechnology

DTNA, Platform Science Partner on Fleet Management

Daimler Trucks North America announced Platform Science will be its primary on-vehicle fleet management software development and distribution partner.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Pelosi Pushes New Aid Deal as GOP Resists Big Spending

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead May 5 with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping $800 billion-plus package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed while the Senate reopens in the pandemic.

May 5, 2020
BusinessFuel

TA Reports Net Loss, Revenue Dip in Q1

TravelCenters of America reported a net loss and lower revenue in the first quarter as operations were limited by the novel coronavirus pandemic and unseasonably mild weather.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Allison Sees Q1 Net Income, Revenue Slip

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported first-quarter net income and revenue slipped after a 19% decline in its largest market, North American on-highway.

May 5, 2020
Business

Pickup Trucks Outsell Sedans in US for First Time

In all the years Chevy has sold Silverados and Ford trafficked in F-150s, few in Detroit ever dreamed the day would come that pickups would outsell passenger cars.

May 5, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

Some Fleets Turn to Cameras to Help Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs

Many trucking companies have installed cameras in their vehicles as a way to coach drivers and avoid protracted litigation, but onboard video also can help address rising insurance costs in the transportation industry.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Detroit Automakers Look to Restart North America Plants May 18

Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.

May 5, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Plummeted in March With Record Drop in Exports

U.S. exports of goods and services plunged in March by a record and imports declined by the most in 11 years as the coronavirus pandemic stymied trade and travel.

May 5, 2020