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Update: US Trailer Orders Drop 40% YOY in August
U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported. However, the total increased by about 500 units from July.聽聽
September 26, 2024Helene Races Toward Florida as Major Category 3 Storm
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. 鈥 Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Sept. 26 across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening a 鈥渃atastrophic鈥 storm surge in parts of the state.
September 26, 2024US Ports Surge as Retailers Front-Load Holiday Shipments
U.S. ports reported strong results amid efforts in August to move cargo ahead of the holiday shipping season and a potential strike.
September 26, 2024BMW Recalls More Cars After New Issue With Brakes
BMW AG is recalling 270 vehicles in the U.S. to fix improper welding on braking systems supplied by Continental AG, adding to a more widespread issue with the component.
September 26, 2024US Economy Grew at a Solid 3% Rate Last Quarter
WASHINGTON 鈥 The economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Sept. 26.
September 26, 2024Ports Seek Order to Force Dockworkers to Bargaining Table
DETROIT 鈥 With a strike deadline looming, the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports is asking a federal agency to make the longshoremen鈥檚 union come to the bargaining table.
September 26, 2024House Passes Bill to Ease Veterans鈥 Path to Trucking Jobs
The bill would ease veterans鈥 ability to use GI Bill benefits to pursue commercial driving careers.
September 26, 2024Judge Approves $600M Settlement for East Palestine Residents
A federal judge approved a $600 million class-action settlement that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles of last year鈥檚 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
September 26, 2024House Committee Approves TSA Clearance Bill
A committee in the House of Representatives easily approved a bill meant to facilitate commercial drivers鈥 access to security credentials.
September 26, 2024Navistar to Rebrand as International Motors
In a rebranding that reaches back to the company鈥檚 origins, Navistar Inc. will on Oct. 1 adopt the new name of International Motors.
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