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Uber Delivers Mixed Report as Profit Grows, Revenue Slows

Uber Technologies gave a mixed picture of its business, showing a second consecutive profitable quarter and an increase in demand for rides and delivery but also slowing revenue growth.

November 7, 2023
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Several States Ask DOT for Rail Emergency Transparency Rule

Attorneys General from 13 states signed a letter to the DOT supporting a proposal to require railroads to make information about hazardous materials on trains available to emergency responders.

November 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Slides 8.8¢ to $4.366 a Gallon

The national average diesel price fell 8.8 cents to settle at $4.366 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 6.

November 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Oklahoma Makes Third-Party Administration of CDL Test Easier

A new Oklahoma law making it easier for written commercial driver license tests to be administered took effect Nov. 1 to help offset the truck driver shortage.

November 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Virginia Gov. Youngkin Lauds 3PL Provider’s Facility Expansion

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 million expansion of Wytheville-based Camrett Logistics to grow its capacity and provide green supply chain technology.

November 6, 2023
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House Committee Passes Bill to Protect Moving Privacy

Legislation designed to safeguard certain identifiable information of individuals moving internationally was advanced this month by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 6, 2023
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Tevva Files Suit Against ElectraMeccanica in Arizona

Tevva Motors Ltd. filed suit against ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Nov. 3 as the dispute between the onetime partners in building a Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck escalates.

November 6, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

BLS: Coming Decade to See Job Growth in Warehousing, Logistics

Transportation and warehousing will be among the fastest-growing economic sectors for the coming decade, according to a new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis.

November 6, 2023
GovernmentLogisticsGlobal FreightTCA

Port of Long Beach Gets DOT Grant for Rail Facility Project

The Port of Long Beach will improve and expand several roadways within its Pier B railyard, officials announced on Nov. 3, with a $52.6 million grant from the Department of Transportation.

November 6, 2023
Government

Transportation Funding Debate Set to Go to House Floor

Capitol Agenda: A fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, which proposes budget reductions for certain rail and transit operations, is expected on the House floor this week.

November 6, 2023