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Nikola Expects $125 Million Penalty From SEC

Hydrogen-electric fuel truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. said it took a $125 million charge in the third quarter as it expects to use that money as part of a possible negotiated settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concerning allegations the company鈥檚 founder, Trevor Milton, defrauded investors.

November 4, 2021
Business

Survey Finds 65% of Truck Drivers Not Looking for New Job

The majority of truck drivers are not looking for a new job amid a market in which demand is outweighing supply, according to results of a survey released Nov. 2.

November 3, 2021
BusinessLogistics

XPO Reports Record Revenue, but Issues in LTL for Q3

XPO Logistics Inc. reported the highest revenue in its history Nov. 2, but noted some challenges with less-than-truckload performance for the third quarter.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Freight Stakeholders Seek Supply Chain Action From Biden

WASHINGTON 鈥 American Trucking Associations joined nearly 100 freight stakeholders in calling on President Joe Biden to amplify his administration鈥檚 response to ongoing supply chain woes nationwide.

November 3, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

New Utah Inland Port Seen as 'Relief Valve' for West Coast Facilities

Just 60 miles south from one of the most famous locations in American transportation history, Promontory Point, Utah, a new transportation and logistics center is open for business and still being built out.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

CVG Fights Headwinds to Improve Net Income, Revenue

CVG, whose business segments include commercial vehicle seating and electrical systems, reported increased net income and revenue for the third quarter as it continued to diversify its customer base.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

ERoad Introduces Stand-Alone Dash Camera

Trucking technology supplier ERoad has expanded its video telematics product line with the ERoad Clarity Solo Dashcam.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

FMCSA: Sunset of 3G Networks Could Impact ELD Tech Specifications

Federal trucking regulators are warning truckers that mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks as early as next year to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafety

DoorDash Adds Safety Features to Protect Drivers

DoorDash is partnering with security company ADT on new features to protect drivers, which will be available to all U.S. DoorDash drivers in its app by the end of this year.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Cyber Official Warns 鈥楢merican Way of Life鈥 at Risk From Hackers

A top U.S. cybersecurity official offered a dire warning to members of Congress Nov. 3, saying the 鈥淎merican way of life鈥 faces serious risks amid the drumbeat of ransomware attacks and physical threats to the nation鈥檚 critical infrastructure.

November 3, 2021

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