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Natural Gas Truck Engines Could Reduce Fuel, Maintenance

By the middle of next year, Cummins will be offering a full-size truck engine that runs on natural gas, called the X15N.

July 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Port Charleston Freight Tied to Averitt Express Expansion

South Carolina state officials have welcomed a $4.58 million expansion by Averitt Express of its operations in Charleston County to meet freight needs from the Port of Charleston.

July 14, 2023
Government

Amid Growing Opposition, Labor Nominee Su Awaits Senate Vote

Julie Su’s nomination to lead the Labor Department moved closer to defeat with the announcement of Sen. Joe Manchin’s opposition.

July 13, 2023
BusinessEquipmentBreaking News

June Class 8 Sales Rise 7.7% Year-Over-Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June rose 7.7% compared with the year-ago period, but slid marginally compared with May, according to Wards Intelligence.

July 13, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Hyundai Translead CEO Sees Trailer Market Remaining Softer

The new leader of Hyundai Translead said that while the trailer market was softer through the first half of this year compared with year-ago levels, he sees pockets of strength heading into 2024.

July 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Strike That Snarled Canada’s Ports to End as Deal Is Reached

A 13-day strike that disrupted shipments at Canada’s western ports is set to end after the dockworkers’ union and a group of employers agreed on a tentative deal.

July 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request

A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company’s pulsating brake light technology.

July 13, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Trucking Highlights Access to Military Bases in Defense Bill

Freight stakeholders are calling on congressional policymakers to further facilitate access to military bases and installations.

July 13, 2023
BusinessPrivate

PepsiCo Lifts 2023 Profit Forecast as Q2 Revenue Up 10%

Higher prices lifted PepsiCo’s revenue in the second quarter but dented consumer demand, and the company said July 13 price increases could start to moderate in the second half of this year.

July 13, 2023
GovernmentSafety

House Panel Advances Fiscal 2024 Transportation Bill

Legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 was easily approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 12.

July 13, 2023

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