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NHTSA Upgrades Probe of Teslas Running Into Emergency Vehicles

DETROIT — A U.S. investigation into Teslas operating on partially automated driving systems that have crashed into parked emergency vehicles has moved a step closer to a recall.

June 9, 2022
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Biden Pushes to Lower Ocean Shipping Costs

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden launched a renewed push June 9 to reduce the costs of shipping goods across oceans, a major challenge for retailers that the White House said has pushed up prices as the world emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.

June 9, 2022
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Missouri Groups Team to Spur Improvements on Interstate 70

Groups in Kansas City and St. Louis are bringing industry and state transportation leaders together to accelerate funds to improve Interstate 70’s freight corridor in Missouri and beyond.

June 9, 2022
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House Transportation Leaders Call for Truck Parking Funding

The leaders of the transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives called on the nation’s top transportation officer to increase resources for the expansion of parking facilities for truck drivers.

June 9, 2022
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De-Mining Ukraine’s Ports May Take Months

Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers still are stranded in the region after Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.

June 9, 2022
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FHWA Releases Uniform Guidelines for EV Charging Stations

The Federal Highway Administration on June 9 released the blueprint for states to follow to develop the 500,000 charging stations that are key to the Biden administration’s goal of switching Americans from gasoline- to electric-powered vehicles.

June 9, 2022
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Natural Gas Prices Slump After Fire at Texas LNG Terminal

U.S. natural gas prices tumbled after a fire broke out at a Texas export terminal, threatening to leave supplies of the fuel stranded in shale basins despite surging overseas demand.

June 8, 2022
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Velociti Doubles Warehouse Size to Keep Up With Growth

Technology solutions provider Velociti Inc. has doubled its current warehousing space by moving operations to a new facility, the technology solutions provider announced June 7.

June 8, 2022
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Exiting Amazon Executive Dave Clark Joins Flexport

Dave Clark, who spent two decades climbing the ranks at Amazon.com Inc. to become its consumer chief, is joining logistics software startup Flexport Inc.

June 8, 2022
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Schneider Acquires deBoer Transportation

Schneider National announced June 7 that it has closed an acquisition on fellow Wisconsin-based carrier deBoer Transportation, a regional and dedicated carrier headquartered in Blenker.

June 8, 2022