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J.B. Hunt to Back Freight, Logistics Startup Incubator

The venture aims to launch up to six startups over the next three years, beginning in 2025, to address core strategic challenges within the transportation industry.

October 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Hurricane Milton Takes Aim at Tampa Bay as Category 4 Storm

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton weakened slightly but remained a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on the populous Tampa Bay region with towering storm surges.

October 8, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Rises 4¢ to $3.584 a Gallon

The national average diesel price increased 4 cents to $3.584 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 7. 

October 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Rivian Faces Delays, Cuts Production After Supplier Misstep

Rivian miscalculated when communicating supply and demand needs with Essex, its sole supplier of what are essentially copper wires that carry the electric current inside EV motors.

October 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Hurricane Milton Is Now a Disastrous Category 5 Storm

This makes Milton one of the most powerful storms produced in the Atlantic this year, rivaled only by Hurricane Beryl, which raked Texas, Mexico and the Caribbean in July.

October 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

WYDOT Rolls Out Web-Based Permitting for Heavy Loads

Launched on Oct. 1, the ProMiles commercial web-based system streamlines the administration of self-issued permits while maintaining existing state permit requirements.

October 7, 2024
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 7, 2024

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 7, 2024 print edition.

October 7, 2024
GovernmentTechnologyAutonomous

California Gov. Newsom Again Vetoes Autonomous Truck Bill

For the second time in a year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required a driver to be in the cab when autonomous trucks are tested on state highways.

October 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Production Begins at Hyundai’s $7.6 Billion EV Factory

Hyundai has begun electric vehicle manufacturing at its new factory near Savannah, Ga., a major milestone in Georgia’s emergence as an EV hub.

October 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Rivian Seeks Federal Loan to Restart EV Plant Construction

New documents show Rivian has applied for a federal loan to help finance the $5 billion electric vehicle factory it plans to build an hour east of Atlanta.

October 7, 2024

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