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McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader Post-Election

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:04
Republican Mitch McConnell will step down as his party’s leader in the Senate after the November election, he said.

Tesla Cybertruck Review: It’s Weird, Brash, but Not Bad

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:42
Bloomberg News reporter Hannah Elliott rents a Tesla Cybertruck for a day, and finds its nimble performance and thoughtful interior a fascinating juxtaposition to its crude design.

California Offers Online CDL Renewals

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 08:59
California has made it easier for truck drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses through a new online option that is part of the state’s customer-focused digital transformation.

US Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in Fourth Quarter

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 08:31
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 28.

Range Energy Raises $23.5 Million in New Financing

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 08:00
Electric trailer startup Range Energy raised $23.5 million in new financing as it seeks to take advantage of government incentives for decarbonizing transportation.

Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 14:36
Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.

Apple Cancels Work on Autonomous Electric Car

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 14:30
Apple Inc. is ending a decadelong effort to build an electric car, according to people with knowledge of the matter, abandoning one of the most ambitious projects in company history.

Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:53
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says container volumes in the first quarter are strong, and the rest of the year looks as though more typical cargo levels will return.

Carrier Uses Arkansas Grant for Electric Yard Truck

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:50
An Arkansas state environmental grant for $166,023 has helped truckload carrier Continental Express modernize its operations with an all-electric spotter truck at a Nestlé USA plant.

Gas Vehicles Currently Cheaper to Fuel Than EVs

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 09:23
With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economical to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.

Factory Orders Tick Up in January

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 08:48
Orders placed with factories for business equipment barely rose in January after falling the prior month, suggesting firms are restraining their investment amid an uncertain outlook.

Norfolk Southern Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Plan

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 08:12
OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors seeking to take control of the railroad.

National Average Diesel Price Falls 5.1¢ to $4.058 a Gallon

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 17:02
The national average for a gallon of diesel fell by 5.1 cents the week ending Feb. 26, the largest drop this year, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration.

House Launches AI Task Force

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 14:29
To assist policy panels with an in-depth understanding of artificial intelligence technology, House leaders recently created a bipartisan task force.

FTC Sues to Block Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 13:29
The Federal Trade Commission, eight states and Washington, D.C., sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. on Feb. 26.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for February 26, 2024

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the February 26, 2024 print edition.

Equity Guides Initiatives at USDOT

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:24
Capitol Agenda: The Biden administration is pursuing equity strategies as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s labyrinthine implementation.

Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 10:05
Ford Motor Co. has paused shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup truck as part of a longer-than-expected quality check process.

Port of Baltimore Hit Cargo Record Last Year

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:26
The Port of Baltimore hit records for handling cargo last year, state officials said, showing a rebound from global supply chain difficulties and disruptions during the pandemic.

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