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GovernmentBusinessSafety

Werner Earns Review of $100M Verdict by Texas High Court

The Texas Supreme Court has granted Werner Enterprises’ petition for review of a $100 million lower-court verdict involving a 2014 fatal crash that has lingered in Texas courts for years.

September 9, 2024
Business

Norfolk Southern Probes Alleged Potential Misconduct by CEO

Norfolk Southern Corp. opened an investigation into allegations of potential misconduct by CEO Alan Shaw amid claims he was involved in an inappropriate workplace relationship.

September 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Smart Roads, Freight Routes Raise Privacy Concerns

Cars can transmit information in real time to other cars and the various sensors posted along a road. The overarching objective is to dramatically curb roadway deaths and serious injuries.

September 9, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Northvolt to Pause Some Production, Cut Staff

Swedish battery maker Northvolt is pausing part of the production at its flagship factory and cutting the workforce to cope with a drop in electric vehicle demand.

September 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Stellantis Recalls 1.5 Million Ram Trucks

DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.

September 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access

The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.

September 6, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Cracking the Code on Worker Sentiment in Trucking

Increasing numbers of trucking companies are turning to artificial intelligence-­powered worker sentiment platforms to assess — and act on — employee sentiment in the workplace.

September 6, 2024
BusinessTechnology

TMS: The Unsung Hero of Connected Trucking

Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software, writes about how the TMS is evolving into an ever more sophisticated platform.

September 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC’s Quick Fix Masks Bigger Worry: Too Much Oil Next Year

OPEC+ has staved off an oil surplus this year by deciding to restrain production a little longer. But the temporary fix won’t hold back the supply glut awaiting global markets in 2025.

September 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Intel Is Exploring Sale of Part of Stake in Mobileye

Intel is considering options for its stake in its struggling automated driving systems provider Mobileye as part of a major strategy overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said. 

September 6, 2024