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GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trump鈥檚 Call to 鈥楩rack, Frack, Frack鈥

President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 vows to 鈥渇rack, frack, frack鈥 are about to collide with a global crude glut that鈥檚 set to, finally, temper record shale production.

November 19, 2024
BusinessPrivate

Low Prices Boost Walmart in Q3

NEW YORK 鈥 Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Chooses Former Congressman Sean Duffy for DOT Chief

Under Trump, DOT will take a lead role in reshaping federal infrastructure investment to align with the priorities of the incoming president and Republican congressional leaders.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Four New Technologies Added for 2026 Crash Safety Ratings

The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.

November 18, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: Getting Endpoint Security Right

Securing logistics endpoints is no longer just an IT concern 鈥 it鈥檚 a critical business imperative that demands the same attention as safeguarding physical cargo.

November 18, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Moran Transportation Expands Into Ohio With RMX Acquisition

The acquisition brings 50 to 60 trucks and three service centers into Moran鈥檚 operations, increasing its total to 12 service centers and more than 675 pieces of equipment across the Midwest.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.

November 18, 2024
BusinessFuel

US Refineries See Seasonal Highs Ahead of Holiday Travel

U.S. Gulf Coast refineries are operating at their highest capacity for this time of year since 1992 as they capitalize on strong fuel demand from Mexico and Brazil.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Biden Administration Finalizes TSMC鈥檚 CHIPS Act Award

The Biden administration has finalized a multibillion-dollar award for TSMC. made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act, marking a major milestone for the program.聽 聽

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Manhattan Trucks Face $14.40 Toll as Congestion Plan Begins

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to terminate once he takes office.

November 18, 2024

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