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OMAHA, Neb. — The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern.

Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other bridges with similar construction.

WASHINGTON — A coalition of several dozen groups gathered in the nation’s capital to draw attention to supply chain projects in need of federal support.

The U.S. and Canada announced the creation of the Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor, an 872-mile route that will stretch from Kalamazoo, Mich., to Quebec City, Quebec, and feature fast chargers every 50 miles. 

A Canadian motor carrier plans to file an appeal of an $82 million jury verdict in a fatal crash in Michigan for which it has admitted fault, on grounds primarily related to the amount awarded.

Proposals to ensure efficiency along the nation’s supply chains will be considered by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives as congressional budget negotiations continue.

The trucking industry stumbled through the first quarter amid a slowing economy and high inventories, according to experts.

Illinois legislators are fast-tracking a bill adding pain and suffering damages without limits to wrongful death lawsuits, despite dozens of business opponents, including truckers.

Whether battery-swapping becomes a more mainstream alternative to charging in the U.S. depends, in part, on more automakers working with companies like Ample.

NEW YORK — Walmart reported a strong first quarter and boosted its outlook for the year as the nation’s largest retailer continues to draw budget-conscious consumers.