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Ex-Yellow CEO to Lead Intermodal Chassis Pool Operator

Darren Hawkins, who was at the helm of bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp., will soon lead the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative.

September 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

Amazon to Boost Contract Driver Pay to Nearly $22 an Hour

Amazon.com Inc. plans to spend an additional $2.1 billion on its contract delivery program, including safety programs, training and additional pay for the contracting firms.

September 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Presidential Candidates Emphasize Energy Policies

The two major presidential candidates outlined divergent viewpoints for the future of the nation鈥檚 energy sector during their first debate on Sept. 10.

September 12, 2024
Government

Congressional Leaders Work to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown

Congressional leaders kicked off negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown.

September 12, 2024
BusinessEquipmentBreaking News

August US Class 8 Retail Sales Fall 11.4% Year Over Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell year over year in August, resuming a pattern after an anomalous July saw a first increase in 11 consecutive months.

September 12, 2024
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Kroger Ups Full-Year Sales Forecast on Grocery Spending

Kroger Co. lifted its full-year sales guidance as the grocery-store operator benefits from consumers prioritizing spending on groceries and other essentials.

September 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

FMC Chairman Breaks Down Post-Pandemic Supply Chain

FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei said the COVID-19 pandemic brought heightened awareness to supply chain issues and revealed what was working 鈥 and what wasn鈥檛 鈥 across global shipping lanes.

September 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Industry Leaders Praise FLOW for Improving Freight Predictions

The transportation sector can better forecast freight trends when companies share information, according to stakeholders of an initiative aimed at facilitating that exchange.

September 12, 2024
GovernmentTechnologyFuel

Auditing Report Calls EU鈥檚 Hydrogen Targets Unrealistic

The European Union is likely to miss its hydrogen targets due to unrealistic goals 鈥渄riven by political will鈥 and needs a strategic plan, a financial watchdog says.聽

September 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

GM in Talks to Buy Chinese Batteries Made in US by TDK

General Motors is in discussions to buy EV batteries that would use technology from China鈥檚 CATL and be assembled at a new plant slated to be built in the U.S., Bloomberg reports.

September 12, 2024