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UAW Adds Two More Strike Sites, Idling 7,000 Workers
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union says its two-week strike against Detroit automakers will spread to 7,000 more workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a GM factory near Lansing, Mich.
September 29, 2023Funding Disagreements Dominate Congressional Debate
Varying perspectives on Capitol Hill regarding federal funding priorities point to potential disruptions at certain agencies, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said recently.
September 28, 2023Moving and Storage Executives Descend on Washington
Several dozen executives from the moving and storage sector recently spent a day in the halls of Congress to discuss key issues with about 60 lawmakers or their staffs.
September 28, 2023Daimler Fuel Cell Truck Completes Long-Distance Run
BERLIN — Daimler Truck demonstrated the potential for a fuel cell-powered truck by completing an approximately 650-mile run with its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 cabover model in its native Germany.
September 28, 2023Used Class 8 Sales Rise 4.65% in August
Used Class 8 truck sales rose 4.65% in August to 22,500 from 21,500, the first year-over-year increase since November, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
September 28, 2023Heartland Express Deploys Isaac In-Cab Technology
Truckload carrier Heartland Express has deployed Isaac Instruments’ in-cab telematics system across its fleet, the companies said in a joint announcement.
September 28, 2023UAW Targets 30% Wage Bump to Satisfy Workers, Grow Members
The United Auto Workers union wants to emerge from its strike against Detroit’s three major automakers with at least a 30% pay raise, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 28, 2023Excitement Builds for Mack's Medium-Duty Electric Truck
Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers discussed the encouraging signs they’re hearing from customers about the upcoming rollout of Mack's first medium-duty electric truck.
September 28, 2023Uber Freight Adds AI Tools to Better Compete in Cargo Market
The freight unit of Uber Technologies has tapped its vast data files to create an AI tool that can predict late shipments — and make suggestions for alternative routes.
September 28, 2023Hyzon to Pay $25 Million Fine After Settling With SEC
Hyzon Motors will pay a $25 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after an investigation, the Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer said.
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