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Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina

Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.

February 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentPrivate

United Rentals Drops $3.4 Billion Purchase of H&E Equipment

United Rentals abandoned its plan to acquire H&E Equipment Services, declining to increase its original offer of $3.4 billion for the rival construction equipment supplier.

February 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTop 100

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.

February 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Trucking Must Stay a Step Ahead in Battling Digital Theft

Several trucking companies have been hit by cybersecurity breaches in the past few years. Firms large and small are falling victim to the scams. Here's what can be done about it.聽

February 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Duffy Says Texas GulfLink Oil Port Will Move Forward

鈥淸The port] was held up for five years, and it was stonewalled. Bureaucrats got in the way, and now we are moving forward with that," DOT Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters Feb. 14.

February 14, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFor-HireTop 100

Proficient Q4 Revenue Slumps 15.9% on Weaker Margins

Proficient 鈥 the No. 4-ranked auto transporter 鈥 expects industry dynamics to improve in 2025, including through a reduction in carrier capacity due to the travails of Jack Cooper Holdings.

February 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Trump鈥檚 Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars

The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.

February 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump鈥檚 Energy Council Looks to Fast-Track Oil Projects

鈥淲e have more energy than any other country and now we are unleashing it,鈥 President Donald Trump said as he signed executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 14.

February 14, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Auto Hauler Jack Cooper Shuts Down After Losing Ford, GM

The dominoes started to topple when automaker Ford decided in January to end its relationship with Jack Cooper, bringing the curtain down on an approximately 40-year relationship.

February 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ArcelorMittal to Build $1.2 Billion Alabama EV Steel Mill

Steel giant ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to build an Alabama mill slated to produce advanced steel by 2027 for hybrid and electric vehicle motors to feed into the U.S. supply chain.

February 14, 2025