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DoorDash Uses Alphabet’s Wing to Test Drone Delivery in US

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:56
DoorDash is testing drone delivery in the U.S. after expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s autonomous drone delivery service Wing.

Fla. Bill Tackling Predatory Towing Moves to Governor’s Desk

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:55
A proposed law with sweeping changes to curb predatory towing practices in Florida has moved from the state Legislature to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.

Port Leaders at Legislative Summit Want Permitting Reform

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:55
WASHINGTON — U.S. port leaders say the permitting and government review process to get projects approved needs to be improved.

Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most Since June 2022

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 09:54
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded by the most since mid-2022 as production and factory employment growth accelerated along with measures of inflation.

Unemployment Applications Dip to 210,000

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 08:12
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy job security.

Senators Introduce TSA Clearance Bill

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:34
Legislation meant to expedite commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.

Fed Holds Fast on Interest Rate, Still Sees 3 Cuts in 2024

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:33
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials kept their benchmark interest rate unchanged but signaled March 20 that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024.

EPA Tweaks Emissions Rules Proposed for Cars, Light Trucks

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:31
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has unveiled new automobile standards that officials call the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.

DOT Marks FLOW’s Two-Year Anniversary

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:18
The FLOW information-sharing forum that was launched in response to pandemic-related supply chain woes is marking its second anniversary by focusing on inland freight initiatives.

Biden Touts $8.5 Billion Chips Investment for Intel

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:00
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants in four states.

Minnesota Adding 16 Truck Parking Spots Along Interstate 94

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:47
Minnesota will add 16 truck parking spots at two eastbound rest areas along I-94 in an $81.5 million package of projects to improve the state’s freight network and address parking issues.

AAPA Report Shows Growing Importance of Port System

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:25
WASHINGTON — A new report compiled for the American Association of Port Authorities shows that ports and the  maritime industry played a critical role in economic growth last year.

Federal Judge Denies CTA Challenge to California AB 5

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 09:51
A federal district court has delivered a setback to the California Trucking Association as the group continues efforts to block the state’s enforcement of the controversial AB 5 law.

Stellantis Agrees to California EV Rules It Long Opposed

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 16:36
Stellantis NV has agreed to strict rules to boost electric cars set by California and adopted by several other U.S. states that the carmaker has previously blasted.

Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:29
The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.

BP Oil Refinery in Indiana Resumes Operations

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:28
WHITING, Ind. — BP’s sprawling oil refinery in northwest Indiana has resumed normal operations more than six weeks after a power outage prompted the energy giant to temporarily shut down.  

Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:54
The power takeoff unit, a staple of thousands of vocational work trucks across dozens of industries, is on the verge of a makeover, as more operators are finding benefits in electric systems.

Biden Drops Mileage Score for EVs in Bid to Spur Sales

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:49
The Biden administration is setting a new estimate of the fuel efficiency of electric vehicles meant to better reflect the real world and further drive sales of emission-free cars.

Tonnage Numbers Mixed for February

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:00
Truck tonnage recorded a 12th consecutive decline in February while managing a month-to-month gain, a mixed result for an industry seeking signs of an emergence from its freight recession.

Struggling Battery Factory Is Behind GM’s EV Problems

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 09:15
General Motors Co. is racing to fix problems in its electric vehicle business to make good on promises CEO Mary Barra made five years ago. It still has a long way to go.

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