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Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Expands to L.A.

Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s driverless vehicle unit, plans to expand its robotaxi service to Los Angeles, the third region where it will be offered.

October 19, 2022
Government

Freight Growth Highlights Arizona’s Need for Truck Climbing Lanes, Parking Spaces

Arizona transportation officials have identified needs for more truck parking spaces and passing/climbing lanes on key roadways as shipments grow.

October 19, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Port Leaders Optimistic Over Funding, Supply Chain

ORLANDO, Fla. — With an influx of funds expected to exceed $25 billion for rebuilding and expansion, the nation’s coastal and inland facilities are beginning a “golden age,” port leaders say.

October 19, 2022
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

J.B. Hunt Reports $3.84 Billion in Revenue for Q3

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. saw revenue and earnings increase as a result of strong segment growth during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 18, besting analysts’ expectations.

October 19, 2022
BusinessLogisticsPrivateTCA

Amazon Boosts Fort Worth Alliance to One of Nation’s Busiest Cargo Airports

Fort Worth Alliance airport now ranks among the 20 largest cargo airports in the country by landed weight, according to Federal Aviation Administration data, in large part due to Prime Air's distribution hub.

October 19, 2022
BusinessEquipmentGlobal FreightTCA

UPS Aircraft Mechanics Ratify Labor Contract

Aircraft mechanics at UPS Inc. voted to ratify a labor contract extension that will give them a 3.3% hike in pay annually for three years, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Oct. 18.

October 19, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Antitrust Panel Plans Hearing on Kroger-Albertsons Deal

The Senate plans to hold a hearing in November on Kroger Co.’s planned $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons Cos.

October 18, 2022
TechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

11 More Crash Deaths Are Linked to Automated-Tech Vehicles

Eleven additional people were killed in U.S. crashes involving vehicles that were using automated driving systems during a four-month period earlier in 2022, according to newly released government data.

October 18, 2022
BusinessSafety

Mississippi River Drought Closes Portion of Waterway Again

Drought has again closed a portion of the Mississippi River — and this time shrunk a part of the major U.S. waterway in Memphis, Tenn., to its lowest level ever.

October 18, 2022
GovernmentFuel

White House to Tap Oil Reserve Again Amid High Fuel Prices

The Biden administration is moving toward a release of at least another 10 million to 15 million barrels of oil from the nation’s emergency stockpile in a bid to balance markets and keep gasoline prices from climbing further.

October 18, 2022

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