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J.B. Hunt Reports $121.7 Million in Net Earnings

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported that second-quarter profits and revenue declined versus year-ago levels.

July 17, 2020
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Ducted Fuel Injection Shows Promise for Diesel

Researchers have developed a promising yet surprisingly simple modification to diesel engines that could hold the key to reducing the complexity, maintenance, and size and weight of emission aftertreatment systems.

July 17, 2020
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Tesla Keeps China Growth Going With Record Registrations

Tesla Inc. kept growing in China last month, with registrations of its electric vehicles jumping to a record in the world’s largest market as the coronavirus outbreak receded.

July 17, 2020
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More Fleets Are Going Green at Their Facilities

A growing number of transportation and logistics providers are cutting costs and going green with energy-efficient truck terminals and warehouses.

July 17, 2020
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°®¶¹´«Ã½ Construction Jumps 17.3% in June

Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring’s massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.

July 17, 2020
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Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic

The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back.

July 17, 2020
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Medium-Duty Market Rebounding Amid Virus Concerns

The medium-duty truck market has partially rebounded from the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what happens next, analysts say, depends on the virus itself.

July 17, 2020
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VTNA Remains Aggressive on Future Despite Uncertainties

Volvo Trucks North America presented a business review, recapped two recently upgraded models and noted what it is doing at its customer center to stay connected amid social distancing and travel restrictions.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Senate GOP to Focus on Schools, Jobs in COVID-19 Stimulus

The Senate’s next round of stimulus funding related to the coronavirus pandemic is likely to assist with education and boost the workforce, the chamber’s leader indicated.

July 16, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Slips as Looming OPEC Supply Surge Adds to Demand Woes

Oil snapped its two-day rally amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to taper production cuts and U.S. economic data signaling a slowing recovery in the labor market.

July 16, 2020

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