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Norfolk Southern Alone Should Pay for Cleanup, Judge Says

Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup after last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio, a federal judge ruled.

March 8, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Employers Add Strong 275,000 Jobs in February

WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the economy’s resilience. 

March 8, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Chairman Profile: Schuier Carries on Family Tradition In Trucking

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.

March 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Amanda Schuier Installed as TMC Chairman

NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier became the newest general chairman and treasurer of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council. She is the first female chairman of TMC since Peggy Fisher in 1988.

March 7, 2024
Business

Professional Speech Coach Teaches Value of Public Speaking

NEW ORLEANS — Professional speech coach Deborah Boswell says the key to audience engagement is subject matter experts inquiring on the who and why of their presentation.

March 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Rivian Puts Georgia Factory Plans on Pause

Rivian Automotive is pausing plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric vehicle.

March 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Clarience Adds Safe Fleet to Its Trailer Solutions Lineup

NEW ORLEANS — Clarience Technologies detailed how the addition of video safety system provider Safe Fleet will enhance its Fus1on fleet data platform.

March 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Showcases Redesigned VNL Publicly for First Time

NEW ORLEANS — Volvo Trucks North America in the first public showcase of its redesigned Volvo VNL tractor outlined the aerodynamic improvements the new truck offers over its predecessor.

March 7, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Show Second Straight Gain in February

North American Class 8 truck orders increased year-over-year for the second month in a row during February, according to ACT Research.

March 7, 2024
BusinessFuel

Exxon Move May Delay Chevron-Hess Merger

Hess Corp. signaled its $53 billion agreement to be bought by Chevron Corp. may be delayed after ExxonMobil filed for arbitration to preserve its rights to a massive oil discovery off Guyana.

March 7, 2024

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