While the United Auto Workers union hammers out a new deal with GM and battery manufacturer Ultium Cells, workers are pointing to safety hazards as a key issue in the negotiations.
July 7, 2023Trucking Business News
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Hiring Slowed but Continued Growth With 209,000 Jobs in June
America’s employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, another sign of the economy's resiliency.
July 7, 2023EV Auto Sales Growth Slows
Electric vehicle sales growth, while still brisk, has begun to slow in the U.S. as inventory of battery-powered models piles up on dealer lots.
July 6, 2023Rail Industry Sues Ohio Over Crew Size Rule
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The railroad industry has sued to block a new minimum crew-size requirement that Ohio imposed after a fiery train derailment in East Palestine in February.
July 6, 2023Rivian CEO Scaringe Eyes New Commercial Clients
Rivian Automotive Inc. is ready to take on more commercial partners beyond Amazon.com Inc. after a recent run of production success.
July 6, 2023Strong Q2 for Toyota, GM Points to Auto Industry Strength
General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. both posted strong sales gains in the second quarter, signs of consumer health in the auto market as semiconductor supply improves.
July 6, 2023Amazon Fleet Electrification Sees 5,000 Rivian Vans on Roads
Amazon's electrification of its delivery fleet gained pace over the past six months while still lagging earlier targets. The e-commerce giant has rolled out more than 5,000 EVs in the past year.
July 6, 2023Q2 Deliveries Reflect Surge in Momentum, Nikola Says
Nikola Corp. delivered 45 battery-electric trucks wholesale and 66 trucks retail in the second quarter, the company announced July 5.
July 5, 2023Goodyear Adds Regional Haul Trailer Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new addition to the Cooper Work Series line, the company announced June 28.
July 5, 2023Knight-Swift Closes Acquisition of U.S. Xpress
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings closed on its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, the company announced July 5.
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