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Up to 21 Atlantic Hurricanes Predicted for This Year

The Atlantic is poised for its seventh consecutive overactive hurricane season, a worrying forecast for coastal residents as well as energy and commodity markets already roiled by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

May 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

CVG's Challenges in Q1 Send Net Income, Revenue Lower

Diversified supplier Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. reported net income fell sharply and revenue slipped in the first quarter as it dealt with challenges on three fronts.

May 24, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

Recession Might Be Only Way Diesel Costs Will Drop

When industry pays more for diesel, it passes along the higher cost to customers and the financial pain ripples through the economy, driving inflation and squeezing everyday consumers. The only way out may be a painful one.

May 24, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Gender Bias, Harassment in Industry Still a Concern, Report Says

A new report and survey conducted by the Women In Trucking Association showed that most women regard the industry as safe, but many report they have been the recipients of verbally offensive comments, verbal threats and abuse in recent years.

May 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelPerspective

Perspective: How Fleets Can Prepare for EVs

There are so many developments occurring in the electric vehicle space that it is becoming hard to keep up. But before fleets rush out to invest in battery-electric trucks, there are important things that need to be taken into account — and not all of the considerations are obvious at first glance. Fleets interested in EVs need to start preparing now.

May 24, 2022
BusinessFuel

Lithium Miner Albemarle Lifts Outlook as EV Battery Demand Surges

Albemarle Corp., the world’s largest producer of lithium, raised its outlook for the second time this month as tight supply and growing electric vehicle demand forces battery makers to pay up for the metal.

May 24, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Traffic at NYC-Area Bridges, Tunnels Hits Pre-Pandemic Levels

Traffic at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s bridges and tunnels has returned to pre-pandemic levels, partly due to changes in traveling habits, said Rick Cotton, the agency’s executive director.

May 24, 2022
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Amazon to Sublease Warehouses as Online Shopping Slows

Amazon is planning to sublease some of its warehouse space now that the pandemic-fueled surge in online shopping, which helped the e-commerce giant rake in soaring profits in the past two years, has eased.

May 24, 2022
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Fleets Find Challenges in Rising Maintenance Costs, Parts Shortages

With a laundry list of hurdles facing many trucking companies, the focus on preventive maintenance becomes clearer as fleets are adding alternative suppliers and providers, and stockpiling inventory to help control costs and reduce downtime.

May 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyliion Q1 Revenue Rises on Sales of Hybrid ePowertrain

Hyliion Holdings Corp. reported a net loss and higher revenue in the first quarter as it worked to move its core electric products into the market.

May 23, 2022

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