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Senate Confirms Hutcheson as FMCSA Administrator

Robin Hutcheson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 22.

September 22, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Cenntro Unveils Two New Electric Vehicles

Cenntro Electric Group Limited alongside its subsidiary Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH unveiled two all-electric commercial vehicles Sept. 19.

September 22, 2022
Business

FedEx Cost Cuts Aim to Save $2.7 Billion

FedEx Corp. expects to save as much as $2.7 billion this fiscal year through wide-ranging cost-cutting measures in response to weakening business conditions.

September 22, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Nikola Pickup Had No Nikola Parts, GM Engineer Testifies

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton wasn’t truthful when he claimed his company was responsible for most of the components in a planned pickup truck General Motors Co. was to build for the electric vehicle maker, a GM engineer testified.

September 22, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Mack Aims to Gain Users for Command Steer Option

EASTON, Pa. — Mack Trucks offers 3,000 or so colors to choose from on a new truck, company representatives said, highlighting how its customers can be exceedingly particular about what they spec on their trucks. Command Steer, a recent variable steering option the truck maker hopes to build interest in, is one of those specs.

September 22, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Movers Coalition Visits Washington to Raise Awareness, Expand Network

American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference highlighted combating fraudulent “rogue” operators and promoting better economic conditions during its recent advocacy meeting in Washington.

September 22, 2022
BusinessEquipment

August Trailer Orders Reflect Complicated Market

U.S. trailer orders in August jumped compared with a year earlier, but were still tepid at 17,700, the third-lowest this year and barely up from July’s total, ACT Research reported, citing trailer makers’ preliminary numbers.

September 22, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

IIJA Rollout Prompts Partisan Views at Senate Committee

The Republican leader on the Senate highway policy panel took aim at funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation as Democrats continue to tout the distribution of grants from the $1 trillion infrastructure law.

September 22, 2022
BusinessFuel

Amtrak Aims for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

Amtrak plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the network by 2045, the rail company announced Sept. 22, marking the latest move to address its commitment to reduce carbon footprints.

September 22, 2022
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Gulf, East Coast Port Volume Rises; West Coast Activity Lags

Container volumes at West Coast ports are beginning to moderate but remain at a strong pace, while facilities on the Gulf and East coasts are seeing increases.

September 22, 2022

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