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Diesel Sheds 6.2¢ to $4.185

The national average price of diesel continued its descent, sliding 6.2 cents to $4.185 a gallon in its seventh straight decline, according to Energy Information Administration data released March 20.

March 20, 2023
BusinessSafetyLogisticsPrivate

Amazon Contractors Confront Customer Bias in Driver Reviews

Amazon trusts customers to provide an honest rating of their delivery driver. But what if the customer is biased against the driver?

March 20, 2023

Stertil-Koni Partnership Aims to Increase Government Sales

Stertil-Koni launched a new partnership with Federal Contracts Corp. to advance the sale of heavy-duty vehicle lifts to government agencies, the company announced March 20.

March 20, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Thermo King Unveils Predictive Roadside Assistance Service

Thermo King is introducing a predictive roadside assistance service for transport refrigeration units, the company announced March 15.

March 20, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousPrivateTCA

Pie From the Sky? Walmart Drone Deliveries Take Off

Drone delivery is no longer a thing of the future. It’s happening in Hampton Roads, Va., and soon, at Walmart stores across the country.

March 20, 2023
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Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 20, 2023

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 20, 2023 print edition.

March 20, 2023
Government

Pete Buttigieg Defends DOT Budget Request

Capitol Agenda: A hearing in the Senate this week to examine the White House’s fiscal 2024 budget request will feature Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

March 20, 2023
BusinessPrivate

More Amazon Layoffs: 9,000 on Top of the 18,000 in January

NEW YORK — Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on March 20.

March 20, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Container Volumes Fall at Most US Ports

A combination of the Lunar New Year, and concerns over labor talks and a slowing global economy resulted in a 43% drop in container cargo at the Port of Los Angeles in February.

March 20, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Tesla’s Vision of EVs Could Spur Magnet Race

Tesla Inc.’s ambition to remove rare earths from future models has producers in the sector reeling, but it also should spur global efforts to deliver alternatives for electric car motors that currently rely on the materials.

March 20, 2023

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