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BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Spireon Introduces Next Generation of Asset-Tracking Devices

Spireon has introduced the next generation of its FL Flex tracking devices and IntelliScan cargo sensor under its FleetLocate product line.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

AV Sensor Startup Spartan Radar Raises $15 Million

Spartan Radar, a developer of sensor technology for automated vehicles, raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Elon Musk, Autopilot Critic Sought as Witnesses in Tesla Crash Trial

The first trial to determine whether Tesla Inc.鈥檚 Autopilot technology led to a fatal car crash may require jurors to weigh testimony from founder Elon Musk against criticism of the driver-assistance system by Mary 鈥淢issy鈥 Cummings, a U.S. government safety adviser.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Fifty Years in Idle Time Seen for Trucks at Two Major US Ports

Trucking trips originating around the country鈥檚 busiest ports are showing massive increases in idle time, another sign of the supply chain logjams plaguing American transport hubs.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

CMA CGM Near Deal to Buy California Terminal Operator

CMA CGM SA, one of the world鈥檚 largest shipping companies, agreed to buy Fenix Marine Services, which operates a container terminal in the Port of Los Angeles, in a deal with an enterprise value of $2.3 billion.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafetyPerspective

Perspective: It鈥檚 Time to Tell Our Stories

Being part of an association is about getting involved, and one of the easiest ways to get involved with a group is to tell your story. I think about that because the story of my journey to becoming chairman of American Trucking Associations isn鈥檛 all that different from most of your stories.

November 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eaton Notches Records in Strong Q3 Period

Power management company Eaton Corp. grew net income and revenue in the third quarter as adjusted earnings per share reached an all-time record along with segment margins.

November 2, 2021
BusinessEquipmentFuel

TravelCenters of America Posts Higher Net Income, Revenue in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. saw net income and revenue climb in the third quarter amid strength in nearly all business lines.

November 2, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

ArcBest Reports Record Revenue for Q3

ArcBest saw its highest quarterly revenue and operating income in its history during the third quarter, the company reported Nov 2.

November 2, 2021
BusinessTop 100TCA

Walmart to Hire Drivers, Supply Chain Workers in N.Y. Capital Region

Retail giant Walmart plans to hire thousands of 鈥渟upply chain associates鈥 nationwide ranging from warehouse workers to truck drivers during a job fair Nov. 3-4.

November 2, 2021

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