General News
Waabi Opens Texas Terminal as Hub for Self-Driving Trucks
Waabi Innovation opened a terminal in Lancaster, Texas, to serve as the center of the company’s operations in the state, which are at the heart of the self-driving truck specialist’s ambitions.
Stellantis Shipments Fall Amid Transition to New Vehicles
Stellantis NV said its first-quarter revenue decreased 12% to $44.7 billion compared to last year as the company transitions to making a number of next-generation vehicles.
Air Products Plans Alberta Hydrogen Truck Refueling Network
Air Products plans to build a network of hydrogen refueling stations between Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta for trucks, the industrial gas giant said.
Ryder Continues Cross-Border Expansion With New Facility
Ryder System is opening a second multiclient logistics facility at a U.S.-Mexico port to take advantage of the recent nearshoring trend, the company announced April 29.
DB Schenker to Carry Out Range Energy Trailer Testing in H2
DB Schenker will carry out a pilot program testing Range Energy’s electrified dry van trailers in the second half of 2024, the startup said.
US to Require Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles
DETROIT — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States.
Diesel Price Continues Downward Push
The national average diesel price continued to go lower, dropping 4.5 cents to reach $3.947 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 29.
Finnish Fuel Maker Neste Starts CEO Search as Lehmus to Exit
Neste Oyj, a Finnish maker of renewable diesel, will begin a search for a new CEO, as Matti Lehmus stepped down after just two years in the role.
Tesla Stock Leaps on Reports of Chinese Approval of FSD
NEW YORK — Shares of Tesla stock rallied April 29 after CEO Elon Musk paid a surprise visit to Beijing over the weekend and reportedly won tentative approval for its driving software.
Peterbilt Introduces Additional Mirrors for 579, 567 Models
Peterbilt is set to offer digital vision system-mirrors for its Models 579 and 567, and the truck maker expects to improve truck drivers’ visibility options and safety, it said.
Kansas Gains $76.5 Million Window, Door Maker Logistics Hub
The Marvin Cos. plans to build a $76.5 million window and door manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Kan., that will boast 600 employees, including truck drivers, within four years.
Aim Transportation Expands Into West Virginia, Indiana
Aim Transportation Solutions expanded its operations to meet the needs of customers in West Virginia and Indiana, the company announced April 26.
Senior House T&I Democrat Donald Payne Dies
New Jersey Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., the top Democrat on the U.S. House subcommittee on railroad policy, died April 24. He was 65.
DHL Expands Retail Presence in D.C. Area
DHL expanded its network of retail locations by introducing a store in Fairfax, Va., the company announced April 23.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 29, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 29, 2024 print edition.
Traton Profits Rise on Higher Prices, 'Favorable' Markets
Profits for global truck manufacturer Traton rose in the first quarter on momentum from favorable market conditions and higher prices, including for the International Trucks brand.
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Oil Producers Flush With Cash Cut Reliance on Funding Markets
Last year, the demand for loans from fossil fuel companies fell 6% year-on-year and that followed a decline of 1% in 2022.
Logistics Supply Chain Shows Steadiness Amid Rough Waters
During the past four years, supply chain and logistics companies have ridden the highs and lows of a market that included a pandemic and fractured economy to keep goods moving.
FMCSA Researchers Outline Safety Studies, Data Collection
Plans for significant rulemaking proposals, future technology research and crash data collections were among topics of discussion at FMCSA's Analysis, Research and Technology Forum.