The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks.
April 24, 2024Trucking Business News
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Buttigieg Announces Infrastructure Funds
Assuring the country about the Biden administration’s efforts to improve connectivity along mobility corridors is atop Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s spring agenda.
April 24, 2024Tesla to Cut More Than 6,000 Jobs in Texas, California
Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of CEO Elon Musk’s demand to slash more than 10% of the global workforce.
April 23, 2024Lower Used Truck Prices, Weak Rental Market Hurt Ryder Profits
Ryder's profits fell in the first quarter on sharply lower used tractor and truck prices and weak rental market conditions, the company said April 23, but saw a boost from recent acquisitions.
April 23, 2024Truck Body Repair Collaborations Help Streamline Planning
Repairing the body on a Class 8 truck is a process of handling moving parts while performing a proper assessment and eventually restoring the unit to a safe, roadworthy state as quickly as possible.
April 23, 2024Baltimore Port to Open Deeper Channel
Officials plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to access the Port of Baltimore starting April 25, marking a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub.
April 23, 2024ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits
There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.
April 23, 2024General Motors Reports Strong Q1 Profits
DETROIT — Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors’ first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
April 23, 2024PepsiCo Beats Q1 Revenue Forecasts
PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter on strong international demand for its snacks and beverages.
April 23, 2024UPS Reports 41% Earnings Drop During Q1
UPS Inc. experienced a 41.3% drop in earnings during the first quarter of 2024, the company reported April 23.
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