Union pilots who fly for FedEx announced on July 24 the rejection of a proposed multiyear contract from the company, with 57% of members voting against the deal.
July 24, 2023Trucking Business News
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FedEx Pilots Reject Proposed Multiyear Contract
Truckers Largely Oppose Side Underride Guard Proposed Rule
American Trucking Associations is among several industry stakeholders objecting to a NHTSAÂ proposal that would require side underride guards on heavy trucks.
July 24, 2023Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns
Stakeholders are expressing concerns about the costs associated with a proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing the prevalence of internal combustion engines.
July 24, 2023Leasing Offers Pathway for Fleets Interested in EVs
Fleets that want to test the waters with electric vehicles or other technology don’t have to do it themselves or even use their own trucks. Leasing companies are providing that opportunity.
July 24, 2023GSC Logistics Acquires Transloading Firm MacMillan-Piper
Third-party logistics provider GSC Logistics Inc. has expanded service capabilities by acquiring transloading company MacMillan-Piper, the company announced July 24.
July 24, 2023Odds of a Recession Are Receding, Economists Say
A strong majority of business economists now say odds of the U.S. entering a recession in the next 12 months are 50% or less, according to a National Association for Business Economics survey.
July 24, 2023Companies That Ship With UPS Develop Contingencies
Some large retailers and other companies across the country are warning customers of potential delivery delays if there is a UPS strike.
July 24, 2023GOP House Leaders Investigate Ford Battery Agreement
WASHINGTON — Republican congressional leaders sent a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley claiming documents show hundreds of jobs at a planned battery plant will go to employees of a Chinese firm.
July 24, 2023Construction to Begin on North Carolina’s First Auto Plant
Ground will be broken July 28 on North Carolina's first car manufacturing plant. VinFast plans a $4 billion electric vehicle production and assembly plant near Moncure.
July 24, 2023Teamsters Halt Yellow Strike Plan After Benefits Extended
An agreement between the Teamsters and Central States Funds averts, for now, a strike that could have begun as soon as July 24 against Yellow Corp.
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