Paccar Inc.’s profit in the third quarter fell as the truck market continues to normalize, but still beat analyst expectations.
October 22, 2024Trucking Business News
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West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade
The goal is for the state to use technology to lower weather-related vehicle crashes in West Virginia by warning drivers with real-time alerts about dangerous roadway conditions.
October 22, 2024Uber Freight Ups Cross-Border Business as Nearshoring Booms
The Chicago-based logistics platform has seen significant growth, reporting a 77% year-over-year increase in cross-border business from shippers and more than 2,000 daily shipments.
October 22, 2024Stellantis Sees Ram Sales Rebound as Inventories Shrink
Ram brand sales are up 35% to 40% so far in October, Ram and Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell said at a Reuters automotive conference in Detroit Oct. 22.
October 22, 2024Lynden Transport Selected to Deliver Capitol Christmas Tree
Lynden Transport will carry the Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to the nation’s capital later this year.
October 22, 2024ATA Truck Tonnage Drops 2.1% in September After Gains
Freight tonnage ended two months of sequential gains with a decline in September, American Trucking Associations reported Oct. 22.
October 22, 2024Truckload Expansion Lifts TFI International’s Q3 Results
The Montreal-based transportation and logistics company posted net income of $128 million, or $1.50 a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.
October 22, 2024US Extends 25% Tax Credit to Chip and Solar Wafers
The Biden administration finalized rules for a 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing projects.
October 22, 2024Walmart Challenges Amazon With Prescription Delivery
Walmart Inc. will start delivering prescriptions to U.S. homes in as little as 30 minutes, a move that’s intended to grab a bigger slice of online spending and compete against Amazon.com Inc.
October 22, 2024General Motors Posts Q3 Profit of $3 Billion
DETROIT — U.S. sales are down and a once-reliably profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post a third quarter profit of $3 billion.
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