Ballard Truck Center announced it became the first certified electric vehicle dealer for Mack Trucks and Volvo Truck North America in Massachusetts at its Tewksbury location.
June 24, 2022Trucking Business News
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Perspective: Opportunities to Help Ocean Freight
Supply chain disruptions have impacted the quality of life for virtually every American. The delays and bottlenecks, which began early in the pandemic, continue sending shockwaves throughout our economy, leading to higher prices and back orders with no end in sight.
June 27, 2022DB Schenker to Acquire USA Truck for $435 Million
USA Truck is being acquired by DB Schenker in a $435 million deal announced June 24.
June 24, 2022Permian Basin Faces Pollution Rules That Could Curb Drilling
The Biden administration is considering triggering tougher anti-smog requirements that could curb drilling across parts of the Permian Basin, the world’s biggest oil field that straddles Texas and New Mexico.
June 24, 2022UPS Donates Semi-Tractor to Georgia Technical College
ALBANY, Ga. — UPS Inc. has agreed to donate a semi-tractor to Albany Technical College at the Logistics Education Center on the college’s main campus.
June 24, 2022Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Wheel That May Detach
TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars.
June 24, 2022STB Urged to Reject CP-KCS Merger
Three of the five members of the Federal Maritime Commission are urging the Surface Transportation Board to reject Canadian Pacific Railway’s plan to merge with the smaller, but strategically significant Kansas City Southern Railroad.
June 23, 2022FedEx Reports Quarterly, Annual Revenue Growth
FedEx Corp. reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on June 23 that were close to meeting Wall Street expectations.
June 23, 2022House Funding Panel Approves Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill
A House panel on June 23 approved legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation for fiscal 2023.
June 23, 2022Oil Industry Says Granholm Meeting Sends ‘Positive Signal’
WASHINGTON — A meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to discuss lowering gas prices and boosting domestic oil supplies was constructive, but did not produce a major breakthrough, groups representing the oil industry and refiners said June 23.
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