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BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Carrier Global Q2 Profits Pegged Back by Sale Charge

Carrier Global Corp. reported a narrowed second-quarter profit of $199 million, down from $573 million in the year-ago period.

July 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Carrier Transicold Adds Two Trailer Refrigeration Models

Carrier Transicold is rolling out two additional models in its Vector trailer refrigeration product line, the company said.  

July 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

New Iowa Truck Road Unveiled at Missouri River Barge

A road partially funded by a $1 million U.S. government grant is enabling farmers to move freight from Interstate 29 directly to Iowa’s Port of Blencoe barge terminal on the Missouri River.

July 28, 2023
BusinessEquipmentPrivate

United Rentals Profit Rises on Ahern Deal, Demand Tailwind

United Rentals Inc. reported net income of $591 million in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 19.9% from $493 million in the year-ago period, the company said.

July 28, 2023
BusinessFuel

Exxon Profit Misses Estimates as Natural Gas, Refining Slip

Exxon Mobil Corp. fell short of analysts’ expectations with a third straight drop in profit amid weaker natural gas prices and shrinking returns from fuel sales.

July 28, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Ford Profit Surges on Strong Revenue in Q2

DETROIT — Ford’s second-quarter profit more than tripled to $1.92 billion versus a year ago on strong internal combustion and commercial vehicle sales, but losses grew in the EV business.

July 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Semi-Automated Trucks to Be Tested on Ohio-Indiana Route

Ohio and Indiana have agreed to test partially automated trucks on a 166-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis beginning as early as October.

July 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Lordstown Ordered to Face Trial Despite Bankruptcy

A Delaware judge permitted vehicle maker Karma Automotive to move forward with an upcoming trial in California against Lordstown Motors Corp. despite Lordstown's filing for bankruptcy.  

July 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Freight Group Emphasizes Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — A coalition of freight stakeholders called for greater emphasis on the heavy-duty sector as federal lawmakers and regulators prioritize electric vehicles nationwide.

July 27, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Ryder Posts Q2 Loss on Market Weakness, UK Exit Charge

Ryder System Inc. posted an $18 million loss in the second quarter of 2023, compared with a profit of $239 million in the year-ago period.

July 27, 2023