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Going Mobile: Starting a Heavy-Duty Mobile Repair Shop

Considered branching out into mobile repair? Scale your shop's revenue by learning how and where to set up a mobile repair business, building a mobile service unit, licenses needed, marketing and administrative considerations, and more! 

July 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

US Chamber Files Amicus Brief in Werner Verdict

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a “friend of the court†brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking the court to reject a $100 million lower-court jury verdict against Werner Enterprises.

July 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Amtrak Used 2 Million Gallons of Renewable Diesel in FY2023

Switching to renewable diesel has enabled Amtrak to replace about 2 million gallons of fossil fuel during the past fiscal year and move closer to its goal of achieving zero emissions.

July 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Renault Vows to Lower EV Battery Costs 20% With New Process

Renault SA pledged to reduce its battery costs by around 20%, in a bid to remain competitive by adopting a cheaper cell chemistry and new production processes for electric vehicle components.

July 1, 2024
Autonomous

Freight Focus: Autonomous Trucking

The trucking industry experienced its first increase in tonnage this year in May, American Trucking Associations reported June 18. 

July 1, 2024
BusinessFuel

OPEC Crude Production Steady for Third Month

OPEC’s crude production remained steady for a third month, while some key members continued to pump above agreed limits.

July 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Global Sea Transport Leaps Most Since 2010 After Attacks

A gauge of global sea transport is heading for its biggest annual jump since 2010 after attacks in the Red Sea have forced ships to travel longer distances.

July 1, 2024
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 1, 2024

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 1, 2024 print edition.

July 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Continental Express Adds Chicago-Area Terminal

Continental Express opened its ninth location nationwide with a new terminal in Illinois, the company announced June 24.

July 1, 2024
BusinessTechnology

CDK: ‘Substantially All’ Car Dealerships Restored After Hack

CDK Global said “substantially all†the dealerships it serves that were disrupted by a hack have seen their management systems come back online.

July 1, 2024