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TMC Annual Meeting to Spotlight Root Cause Analysis

Root cause analysis will be in the spotlight during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 27-March 2.

February 10, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla Semi Skepticism Lingers Months After Musk鈥檚 First Delivery

While Tesla's first Semi delivery to PepsiCo was cause for celebration, there鈥檚 still a lot of uncertainty as to just how meaningful the Semi will be to Tesla鈥檚 business.

February 9, 2023
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Reported Cargo Thefts Increased 20% in 2022

The transportation sector experienced an estimated 20% jump in reported cargo thefts amid changing criminal tactics in 2022.

February 9, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Nissan Reports Better Profit as Chip Crunch Eases

TOKYO 鈥 Nissan reported a 55% jump in its October-December profit on Feb. 9, as the Japanese automaker gears up for a less-bumpy journey with its French alliance partner Renault.

February 9, 2023
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Electric, Autonomous Trucks Hold Promise, Executives Say

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Autonomous and electric-powered trucks hold great potential to improve safety and efficiency in the freight transportation sector, but it will take time for these emerging technologies to overcome various market challenges and achieve widespread commercialization, industry executives said.

February 8, 2023
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Another $237 Million for Honda Battery Plant Project in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 Ohio鈥檚 privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement with Honda to infuse $237 million into development of a massive battery plant project that the Japanese automaker plans to use to transform the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

February 8, 2023
BusinessEquipment

January Class 8 Truck Orders Continue Monthly Decline

North American Class 8 orders in January hit 18,400 units, continuing a monthly decline since peaking in September, ACT Research reported.

February 8, 2023
BusinessEquipmentGlobal Freight

Maersk Sees Global Trade Contracting as Much as 2.5% in 2023

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S said 鈥渕uted鈥 economic growth is set to push the world鈥檚 container shipping volumes down by as much as 2.5% this year.

February 8, 2023
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Supply Chains Must Change, Says Maersk鈥檚 Ditlev Blicher

Increasing volatility in global supply chains means shipping lines must undergo a radical restructuring to survive, according to A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S.

February 8, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

Illinois Supreme Court Extends Statute of Limitations for Biometric Lawsuits

The Illinois Supreme Court has issued a decision that strengthens the state鈥檚 Biometric Information Privacy Act 鈥 one of the nation鈥檚 strictest laws regulating the collection and storage of biometrics.

February 7, 2023