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GovernmentBusinessFor-Hire

Yellow Might Get Loan From Fellow Trucking Fleet to Pay Debts

Yellow Corp. has sparked a bidding war between investment firms and a rival trucking company interested in funding the now-shuttered company鈥檚 liquidation.

August 9, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Proterra Got Millions in US Aid Before Bankruptcy

Proterra Inc., the electric bus maker touted by President Joe Biden that filed for bankruptcy this week, was the recipient of millions of dollars in COVID relief government aid.

August 9, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

FRA Finds Norfolk Southern 鈥楽hould Be Doing More鈥 on Safety

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the 鈥済old standard for safety鈥 it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.

August 9, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Metternick Hones His Trucking Craft for the Fun of It

It could be d茅j脿 vu all over again for FedEx Freight driver Ronald Metternick 鈥 Michigan's 4-axle champion 鈥 at the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 9, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Continental Cuts Guidance on Weak Truck Tire Sales

Weaker-than-expected North American and European commercial vehicle replacement tire sales in the second quarter of 2023 and through the remainder of the year forced Continental to cut revenue guidance for its tire unit and the company as a whole.

August 9, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site

Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.

August 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Cruise Tests Self-Driving Cars in Atlanta

San Francisco-based Cruise has begun testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta.

August 9, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Blink Sees Benefit From Shift to Tesla Charging Standard

The auto industry鈥檚 rapid shift to using Tesla鈥檚 charging standard for other electric cars will benefit Blink Charging Co., the company鈥檚 CEO said during its second-quarter earnings call.

August 9, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Postal Service Reduces Air Cargo by 90% Over Two Years

WASHINGTON 鈥 The U.S. Postal Service has reduced its volume of shipments by aircraft by 90% over two years, putting the service on course to save $1 billion in annual transportation costs.

August 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Rivian Will Build 52,000 EVs This Year, More Than Planned

Rivian Automotive Inc. expects heavy losses to continue as it boosts production plans for the year and works to reestablish itself as a rising player in the increasingly crowded EV market.

August 8, 2023