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Nikola Wins Rulings Over Trevor Milton on Brink of Criminal Trial

Nikola Corp. won a court order preventing founder Trevor Milton from using certain company communications in his defense against criminal charges that he lied about the company’s products to mislead investors and prop up the stock.

September 8, 2022
BusinessEquipmentSafety

ATRI’s Annual Top Industry Issues Survey Underway

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched its annual Top Industry Issues Survey, asking stakeholders to rank their top concerns along with potential strategies for addressing them.

September 8, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

FMCSA Wants Input on Extending Its COVID Emergency Declaration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on whether the safety and supply chain benefits of its COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit extending the current declaration after it expires Oct. 15.

September 8, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

GM Bets on EVs for the Masses With $30,000 SUV

GM expects to make the electric model of its popular Chevrolet Equinox SUV available for sale in about a year with a $30,000 price tag.

September 8, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Freight Brokers Poised to See Gross-Margin Expansion

Stable spot rates coupled with rising contractual rates could help drive gross-margin expansion for freight brokers, according to experts.

September 8, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Mercedes, Rivian Partner on Electric Vans in Cost-Saving Bid

Mercedes-Benz AG and Rivian Automotive Inc. plan to jointly manufacture electric vans in Europe as both companies try to share the rising costs of churning out battery-powered vehicles.

September 8, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Jeep Plans Four Electric SUVs, Including a New ‘Brother’ for the Wrangler

Jeep, the rugged American SUV brand owned by Stellantis NV, is expanding its lineup to meet more-stringent emission rules and catch up to rival automakers.

September 8, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

First Aerial Delivery Drone Granted Design Approval by FAA

U.S. aviation regulators approved designs for the first flying drone built specifically for shipping packages, a major step forward for the fledgling remote delivery industry.

September 7, 2022
BusinessLogistics

XPO Spinoff RXO Announces More Leadership Appointments

Longtime financial executive Jamie Harris will join XPO Logistics Inc.’s soon-to-be spun off brokered transportation platform, RXO, on Sept. 26 as chief financial officer.

September 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

California Blackout Risk Spurs Diesel Demand for Generators

Diesel demand in California is soaring as the risk of blackouts in the state spurs big power users to load up on fuel for generators.

September 7, 2022

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