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Underride Committee May Ask for New Rear Guard Rule

A specially appointed committee reviewing truck underride guard safety is weighing whether to recommend that federal regulators toughen a 2022 rule on rear underride guards.

February 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFor-Hire

Knight-Swift Adds 10 More Leased Yellow Terminals to Haul

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. extended its winning streak in auctions of former Yellow Corp. terminals, strengthening its less-than-truckload operations.

February 14, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

California Expanding Fleet of Hydrogen Passenger Trains

The California Department of Transportation announced on Feb. 14 a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail AG to expand its fleet of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trains.

February 14, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Ford Sees 鈥楥olossal鈥 Competitive Threat in Chinese EVs

Ford Motor Co. sees low-cost Chinese electric vehicles as a 鈥渃olossal strategic threat鈥 that will arrive on U.S. shores, as automakers already confront shaky consumer demand for EVs.

February 14, 2024
GovernmentTechnologySafety

NHTSA Offers $350M in Crash Data System Grants to States

States have until May 1 to apply for up to $350 million in grants from NHTSA to upgrade and standardize their crash data systems to enable full electronic information sharing with the agency.

February 14, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

GXO Reports Profit, Revenue Increased in Fourth Quarter

GXO Logistics reported an increase in revenue and earnings year-over-year during the fourth quarter, despite the softer freight market, the company detailed Feb. 14.

February 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Colorado Files Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Colorado sued to block Kroger Co.鈥檚 $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. in court Feb. 14, becoming the second state to challenge the deal.

February 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Portland Port Asks Oregon for $10M to Save Container Service

Facing a $14 million shortfall, the Port of Portland is asking Oregon legislators for a $10 million injection this year to avoid ending container service at Terminal 6.

February 14, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Volvo Offers Early Look at Redesigned VNL

DUBLIN, Va. 鈥 Volvo Trucks North America offered media a sneak preview of its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor during a ride-and-drive event at its customer center.

February 14, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Ryder Q4 Profit Slides on Weak Used Truck Prices, Rentals

Profits at Ryder System Inc. fell 39.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023 as weak freight conditions again sapped strength from used vehicle sales prices and rental activity, it said Feb. 14.

February 14, 2024