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Rail Industry Sues Ohio Over Crew Size Rule

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The railroad industry has sued to block a new minimum crew-size requirement that Ohio imposed after a fiery train derailment in East Palestine in February.

July 6, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Truck Makers, California Reach Deal on Zero-Emission Rules

Major truck and engine manufacturers have brokered a truce with California’s plan for phasing out sales of Classes 4-8 diesel-powered trucks in a landmark deal with state regulators.

July 6, 2023
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Rivian CEO Scaringe Eyes New Commercial Clients

Rivian Automotive Inc. is ready to take on more commercial partners beyond Amazon.com Inc. after a recent run of production success.

July 6, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyAutonomous

NHTSA Looking Into Details on Tesla’s Self-Driving Changes

U.S. automobile safety regulators at the NHTSA are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system.

July 6, 2023
Business

Strong Q2 for Toyota, GM Points to Auto Industry Strength

General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. both posted strong sales gains in the second quarter, signs of consumer health in the auto market as semiconductor supply improves.

July 6, 2023
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Amazon Fleet Electrification Sees 5,000 Rivian Vans on Roads

Amazon's electrification of its delivery fleet gained pace over the past six months while still lagging earlier targets. The e-commerce giant has rolled out more than 5,000 EVs in the past year.

July 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Q2 Deliveries Reflect Surge in Momentum, Nikola Says

Nikola Corp. delivered 45 battery-electric trucks wholesale and 66 trucks retail in the second quarter, the company announced July 5.

July 5, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Goodyear Adds Regional Haul Trailer Tire

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new addition to the Cooper Work Series line, the company announced June 28.

July 5, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Knight-Swift Closes Acquisition of U.S. Xpress

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings closed on its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, the company announced July 5.

July 5, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

UPS-Teamsters Talks Break Down

Negotiations on a new labor deal between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters stalled July 5 after showing promise over the weekend, renewing concern that workers could strike at the end of the month.

July 5, 2023

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