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GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Watch: Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete

From coast to coast, a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package is breathing life into long-awaited transportation projects.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Daimler Truck Reports 4% Revenue Decline in Q2

The German truck manufacturer posted a net profit of $860 million, or $1.01 per share, for the three months ending June 30.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Lack of Standard Training for EV Techs Perpetuates Shortage

There’s an aggressive push for more electric vehicle chargers and technicians to work on them, but a problem remains: There’s no nationwide standard for training those technicians.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyBreaking News

Bestpass, Drivewyze Join Forces in Major Acquisition

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has acquired connected truck and weigh station network operator Drivewyze, the companies announced Aug. 7.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Nissan Is Developing ‘Cool Paint’ for Cars

Nissan showed Aug. 6 what it called a “cool paint†to keep people inside vehicles cooler, although the coating is six times thicker, making commercialization still a challenge.

August 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

GXO Logistics Reports 19% Revenue Surge in Q2 2024

GXO Logistics saw revenue grow 19% in the second quarter of 2024 to $2.85 billion. However, the contract logistics firm reported a drop in net income to $39 million from $66 million in 2023.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NYC Smart Roads Deter Heavy Trucks on Aging BQE

New York City officials plan to launch an automated enforcement weigh-in-motion program for inbound Staten Island traffic after it proved successful on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

SK Hynix Wins Grants, Loans for Indiana Chip Site

SK Hynix is set to receive an initial $450 million in U.S. grants and $500 million in loans to build an advanced chip packaging and research facility in Indiana.

August 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Uber Beats Expectations as Rideshare Demand Remains Strong

Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected orders in the second quarter, underscoring the continued strength in demand for rideshare and delivery services.

August 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Aurora Raises $483 Million From Public Offering

Aurora Innovation raised $483 million in a public stock offering this week as the autonomous trucking company looks to fund operations beyond its commercial launch later this year.

August 5, 2024