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NTSB's Report on East Palestine Due Out in June

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 15:21
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told senators the agency expects to unveil a report in June detailing last year’s freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Shipping Giant MSC Vows to Fight ‘Excessive’ $63M FMC Fine

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:59
The world’s largest container carrier will push back against a proposed U.S. government fine that would rank among the stiffest penalties handed down by the Washington regulator.

Baltimore Port Closure Means 35% Drop in April Coal Exports

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:24
Closure of the Port of Baltimore — America’s second-biggest hub for coal — has choked exports of the fossil fuel, with flows expected to plunge 35% this month.

Rental Clothing Firm Opens Kansas City Fulfillment Center

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:24
Operations have begun in Missouri at a 600,000-square-foot fulfillment center for women’s rental clothing company Nuuly in a $60 million two-phase project to create 750 jobs in five years.

World of Volvo Debuts in OEM’s Hometown

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:41
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars lifted the veil on the new World of Volvo city center, offering a glimpse of company's vision for the future.

NTSB Eyes Ship’s Electrical System After Bridge Crash

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:35
Federal investigators looking into what caused a ship to crash into a vital Baltimore bridge last month are homing in on the vessel’s electrical system, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said.

Higher Gas and Rents Keep Inflation Elevated

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:26
WASHINGTON — Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said April 10.

$73 Million Cold Storage Site Set for Port of Gulfport

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:55
A subsidiary of Core X Partners is investing $73 million to establish a Mississippi cold storage site at the Port of Gulfport in a venture to revitalize the Gulf Coast cold supply chain.

Bill Coming to Clarify That Feds Pay for Baltimore Bridge

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:19
WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers announced they will introduce a bill that will make clear the U.S. government will cover the cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Rivian Hosts R2 Event in Illinois at New Production Home

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 15:12
Rivian Automotive was back in Normal, Ill., on April 6 with its second-generation EVs and the promise of more activity at a now-bustling auto plant.

DTNA Q1 Sales Fall 5% Year-Over-Year as Demand Normalizes

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 14:05
Daimler Truck North America sold 46,220 trucks and buses in the first three months of 2024, a 5% decrease compared with the first quarter of 2023’s total of 48,891.

TQL Opens Little Rock Site at Arkansas Intermodal Hub

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 14:05
Total Quality Logistics executives gathered recently with Arkansas state and local leaders to celebrate the company opening a new office near the Port of Little Rock.

Senate Apprenticeship Bill Targets Veterans

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 11:56
Legislation that would expedite veterans benefits for interstate trucking apprenticeships was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Former NTDC 5-Axle Tanker Champ Has Heart Transplant

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 11:13
Earlier this year, former NTDC standout Brian Singelais had a failing heart and needed a transplant. A few weeks ago, the family acknowledged its prayers were answered.

Obscure Energy Calculation Could Speed Up EV Future

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 09:52
WASHINGTON — Overshadowed by the tailpipe emissions rule, the Department of Energy finalized changes to a calculation that could impact automakers’ ability to sell gas-powered vehicles.  

Cruise to Resume Testing Its Robotaxi Service in Phoenix

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 09:13
Cruise is preparing to resume testing its robotaxis with safety drivers in Phoenix, marking an important step in its attempts to resume service after grounding its fleet last year.

Tesla Settles Suit Over Death in Crash Involving Autopilot

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 08:45
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the company’s semi-autonomous driving software.

Volvo's Alm: Stakeholders Play a Role in Net-Zero Ambitions

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 08:36
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks CEO Roger Alm said the company’s goal of achieving 100% net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040 must benefit all parties involved.

Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M in Settlement Over Derailment

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 08:05
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio.

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