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Transportation Jobs Up in July ADP Data; Overall Hiring Slows

US companies added the fewest number of workers since the start of the year and wage growth slowed, consistent with signs of a softer labor demand. But the transportation sector showed resilience.

July 31, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Uber Partners With BYD on Putting Drivers Into 100,000 EVs

Uber will team up with BYD to put 100,000 electric vehicles onto the ride-hailing company鈥檚 platform, in a major deal between American and Chinese businesses that notably excludes the U.S.

July 31, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla in Fatal Washington Crash Was Using Self-Driving System

DETROIT 鈥 Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company鈥檚 鈥淔ull Self Driving鈥 system.

July 31, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Boeing Names 鈥楰elly鈥 Ortberg as New CEO

Boeing lost more than $1.4 billion in the second quarter and said a longtime industry executive will take over as chief executive of the troubled aircraft manufacturer next week.

July 31, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

British Columbia Opens High-Tech Truck Station

British Columbia has opened a new commercial vehicle inspection station and rest area with parking for short-term and longhaul truckers on western Canada鈥檚 Highway 16.

July 30, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Estes Eyes 12% Terminal Door Total Increase in 2024

Estes Express Lines expects the number of terminal doors in the less-than-truckload carrier鈥檚 portfolio to jump more than 12% in 2024 to a total exceeding 12,750.

July 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Norfolk Southern Accused of Delaying Amtrak Passenger Trains

U.S. authorities accused Norfolk Southern Corp. of causing repeated delays of Amtrak passenger trains along a lengthy route spanning New York City to New Orleans.

July 30, 2024
BusinessFor-Hire

Saia Lifts Target for 2024 Terminal Openings to 21

Saia could open a large batch of terminals in 2024 as profits and revenue grow at the less-than-truckload carrier, largely on the back of facilities acquired from the estate of Yellow Corp.

July 30, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Are Final Mile Deliveries?

What exactly is final mile delivery? This quick video explains the last leg of shipping and why final mile deliveries are so critical for logistics and customer satisfaction.

July 30, 2024
BusinessEquipment

What Are Heavy Duty Parts in Commercial Transport

Heavy duty parts are the backbone of commercial transportation, built for durability and performance. Learn more here.

July 30, 2024