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Fleets Can Expect Long Timelines for Facility Connections

Facility electrification timelines for聽 heavy-duty trucking fleets are likely to be more protracted than carrier executives might expect, according to executives at power utilities.

June 28, 2023
Business, Logistics, Private

Amazon Pays Small Businesses for Last-Mile Deliveries

Amazon.com Inc. launched a program it has been piloting since 2020 that pays small business owners to deliver packages during the 鈥渓ast mile鈥 of delivery to customers鈥 doorsteps.

June 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Private, Global Freight

Pepsi Leads Calls for EU to Roll Out Green Trucks Faster

Companies including PepsiCo Inc. and Nike Inc. are calling for the European Union to implement stricter emissions targets for trucks, which the firms say will lower costs in the long run.

June 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, Private

FBI Says EVs Raise Risk of Cyberattacks

Trucking companies that are considering electrifying their fleets must be on their guard for the heightened opportunities such decisions offer cybercriminals, according to the FBI.

June 22, 2023
Government, Business, Private

FTC Says Amazon Enrolls Consumers Into Prime Without Consent

NEW YORK 鈥 The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on June 21 for what it called a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program.

June 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Amazon Debuts 鈥楬Q2鈥 Complex in Virginia

ARLINGTON, Va. 鈥 Amazon unveiled its new headquarters complex in Virginia June 15, a pair of gleaming聽amenity-packed towers that leaders hope will persuade employees to return to the office.

June 15, 2023
Business, Fuel, Private, TCA

Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives

Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery of packages.

June 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private

NLRB Accuses Amazon of Illegal Anti-Union Actions

Amazon.com Inc. violated federal labor law by unilaterally changing policies and terminating union supporters at its sole unionized warehouse, U.S. labor board prosecutors allege.

May 23, 2023
Business, Private

Walmart Stock Outperforms Target

Walmart shares are outshining those of Target as Wall Street anticipates the shopping behemoth鈥檚 broad array of household necessities will offer shelter from slowing economic growth.

May 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Private

Walmart Boosts Outlook After a Strong First Quarter

NEW YORK 鈥 Walmart reported a strong first quarter and boosted its outlook for the year as the nation鈥檚 largest retailer continues to draw budget-conscious consumers.

May 18, 2023