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BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Tesla Sets Nov. 30 for Cybertruck Delivery

Tesla Inc. is sticking with its full-year production forecast and promising its new Cybertruck by Nov. 30, even as it reported worse-than-expected earnings last quarter.

October 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Ford Says Strict Fuel Rules Will Cost It $1 Billion in Fines

Ford Motor Co. says it would face $1 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules that target SUV and truck manufacturers.

October 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Buttigieg Promotes Grants to Boost Miami Port’s Supply Chain

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg underscored at the Port of Miami how two federal infrastructure grants will strengthen the supply chain with better cargo gate access for trucks.

October 18, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Increase 7.7% in September

Retail sales of medium-duty trucks rose 7.7% in September compared with the year earlier period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

October 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFor-Hire

Yellow Aims to Appoint Auction Houses for Rolling Stock Sale

The administrators of Yellow Corp. aim to use auction houses to sell off the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier’s rolling stock, according to court filings.

October 18, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Amazon Tests Humanoid Robot in Warehouse Automation Push

Amazon.com Inc. says it’s testing two new technologies to increase automation in its warehouses, including a trial of a humanoid robot.

October 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.

October 18, 2023
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Canada Union Sets Oct. 29 Strike Deadline for Stellantis

The Canadian auto workers union has declared 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29 as the strike deadline to obtain a tentative agreement with the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.

October 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousPrivate

Amazon to Test Prescription Delivery by Drone

Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications.

October 18, 2023
Business

Andrew Boyle Brings Heart and Humor to ATA Chairman's Post

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations ended its 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition with an evening of celebration after electing Andrew Boyle as its 79th chairman.

October 17, 2023