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BusinessGlobal Freight

CSX and CPKC Will Connect to Increase Traffic in Southeast

CSX and CPKC railroads announced a deal June 28 that will allow them to beef up a little-used connection between their two networks in the southeastern United States to handle more freight.

June 29, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Carmaker Lobbying Group Pushes Back on EPA Pollution Plan

The Biden administration’s proposal to crack down on vehicle pollution with strict tailpipe emission limits isn’t achievable by 2032, according to an auto industry trade group.

June 29, 2023
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

XPO Workers at Florida Facility Decertify Teamsters Union

XPO workers on June 21 voted to remove a local Teamsters union from their Hialeah, Fla., workplace. Teamsters Local 769 was first certified in December 2014.

June 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

USDA Offers Up to $500 Million in Biofuel Grants

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $500 million in federal funds are available to boost supplies of American-made biofuel.

June 28, 2023
BusinessEquipment

May Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.9% Year-Over-Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in May decreased 4.9% year-over-year to 19,300 units from 20,300, ACT Research reported.

June 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Senate EPW Leaders Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill

Legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2029 was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

June 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Biden Administration Announces Infrastructure Investments

With the height of the busy summer travel season upon us, President Joe Biden is touting investments approved in 2021’s infrastructure law.

June 28, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Continental Demonstrates Tire Stress Testing Process

UVALDE, Texas — Continental on June 20 hosted a test drive involving a Class 8 truck and sports cars to demonstrate how its tires handle various road conditions.

June 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

EV Makers Racing for Supplies of Lithium for Batteries

Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the mineral in a politically and environmentally fraught competition.

June 28, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Uber Freight: Empty Miles Likely Underreported

Uber Freight estimated that the trucking industry could be driving close to double the number of empty miles than initially estimated. The company released its findings in a report June 28.  

June 28, 2023