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GovernmentBusinessSafetyBreaking News

FMCSA Leader Robin Hutcheson Is Leaving Agency

Robin Hutcheson will step down as leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 26, the agency said Jan. 19.

January 19, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

CMA CGM, Subsidiary Ceva to Buy UK Logistics Firm Wincanton

French shipping giant CMA CGM SA agreed to buy U.K. logistics company Wincanton Plc, part of the billionaire Saade family’s buying spree to diversify its transport operations.

January 19, 2024
BusinessTechnology

AI, Edge Computing Are Shaping the Future of Fleet Telematics

With trucks and in-cab technology generating data, fleet telematics providers are harnessing artificial intelligence to transform that information into valuable business insights.

January 19, 2024
BusinessPrivate

Walmart Boosts Managers’ Base Pay, Redesigns Bonus System

NEW YORK — Walmart Inc. is raising the starting base pay for store managers, while redesigning its bonus plan that will put more of an emphasis on profits for these leaders.

January 18, 2024
BusinessSafety

ATA Announces America’s Road Team Captains for 2024-25

American Trucking Associations on Jan. 16 unveiled the 24 professional truck drivers who were selected to be part of the 2024-25 America’s Road Team.

January 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets

LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.

January 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cargo Processing in Texas Improved at Del Rio Land Port

Better processing of commercial vehicles by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas at the Del Rio Port of Entry is resulting from a small donated infrastructure project.

January 18, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Advances Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Buildout

Nikola Corp. has taken steps forward in building refueling infrastructure for its Class 8 Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors.

January 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Port of Long Beach CEO Cordero Details Upcoming Projects

Port of Long Beach officials were upbeat about prospects for the facility even as its 2023 performance was down 12.2% year-over-year.

January 18, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Trailer Orders Continue Sequential Improvements in December

U.S. trailer orders continued to improve sequentially despite falling well below their year-ago numbers in December, according to ACT Research.

January 18, 2024