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Ensuring nationwide standards for self-driving technology would assist with safety and efficiency, the leadership of a House panel said recently.

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. said it continues to negotiate with union leaders as the future of the company, which has been in operation for nearly 100 years, may be in jeopardy.

Waymo, the self-driving unit owned by Alphabet Inc., is slowing the development of autonomous trucking that’s being done by its Via subsidiary.

Traton SE’s profits soared in the second quarter of 2023 as sales jumped compared with the year-ago period, the parent company of Navistar said July 26.

Used Class 8 truck sales in June came in at 21,500 units, equal to sales figures from the year-ago period, ACT Research reported.

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific on July 26 hired Jim Vena as CEO as the company cut its outlook after reporting disappointing results driven by weakening consumer demand and higher labor costs.

American Association of Port Authorities CEO Chris Connor announced he is retiring effective Oct. 1.

The Federal Reserve said July 26 it no longer foresees a recession and raised its key interest rate by a quarter-point from roughly 5.1% to 5.3% — its highest level since 2001.

Higher gasoline and diesel taxes hit the pumps in several states starting July 1, while new laws also took effect to raise revenue from the sale of alternative fuels.

Seven major automakers are joining forces to build an electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in North America.