The Logistics Managers’ Index, a measure of U.S. supply chain pressures, rose to a record.
April 6, 2022Trucking Business News
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MSC Buys Bollore’s African Logistics Unit
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. agreed to buy the African transport and logistics business of Bollore SA for 5.7 billion euros ($6.3 billion) including debt.
April 6, 2022FedEx Logistics Opens Global Headquarters in Memphis
FedEx Logistics Inc. opened its new global headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., on April 5.
April 6, 2022Werner Partners With Aurora to Haul Freight Autonomously in Texas
Aurora Innovation Inc. has announced a deal to haul freight on a route between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas, for Werner Enterprises.
April 6, 2022Rivian Boosts EV Output Despite Supply Chain Snags
Rivian Automotive Inc. produced 2,553 vehicles in the first quarter as the maker of plug-in trucks contended with a snarled supply chain and pandemic challenges.
April 5, 2022House Lawmakers Introduce Trucking Workforce Bill
Legislation aimed at incentivizing individuals to join the trucking workforce was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 5, 2022March Class 8 Orders at 21,000 Stay in Familiar Zone
North American Class 8 orders in March were just over 21,000 and kept pace with the levels over the past few months, ACT Research reported, citing truck makers’ preliminary data.
April 5, 2022NHTSA Opens Probe Into LG Electric Vehicle Batteries
DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.
April 5, 2022Wait Times for Chips Grow Modestly in March
The wait times for semiconductor deliveries rose slightly in March, reaching a new high, after lockdowns in China and an earthquake in Japan further hampered supply.
April 5, 2022Montreal Dealer Is First in Canada to Be Mack EV-Certified
Mack Laval’s Dorval facility in Montreal is now a Mack Trucks certified electric vehicle dealer, making it the first Mack dealer in Canada to achieve this designation.
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