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Biden鈥檚 鈥業nfrastructure Decade鈥 Becoming More Concrete
A bipartisan infrastructure law topping $1 trillion is fueling a wave of freight and passenger mobility projects nationwide this summer.
August 1, 2024Chevron, Hess Merger Faces Long Delay
Shares of Chevron Corp. and Hess Corp. plunged after announcing an arbitration hearing with Exxon Mobil Corp. related to their $53 billion merger will be delayed until at least mid-2025.
August 1, 2024EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver in Midwest
The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver of fuel rules in four Midwest states to address shortages tied to a power outage at an Exxon Mobil Corp. refinery in Joliet, Ill.
August 1, 2024June Used Class 8 Retail Sales Fall 3.7% Year on Year
Used Class 8 truck sales totaled 20,700 in June, according to the latest ACT Research data, down 3.7% from 21,500 vehicles in the year-ago period and 9.2% lower than May鈥檚 22,800.
August 1, 2024Landstar Q2 Profits Dip Amid Dry Van Market Softness
Profit and revenue at Landstar System Inc. fell in the second quarter of 2024, largely on the back of truckload market weakness.
August 1, 2024Sluggish Global Economy Weighs on Germany鈥檚 DHL in Q2
FRANKFURT 鈥 German logistics and delivery giant DHL reported second-quarter net profit of $802 million, a decline of 23.9% from a year ago, as a sluggish global economy dampened demand.
August 1, 2024Maersk Boosts Full-Year Guidance
A.P. Moller-Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, increased its full-year guidance due to higher freight rates caused by supply chain disruptions following attacks in the Red Sea.
August 1, 2024Daimler Truck Cuts Outlook on Weaker Demand in Europe, Asia
Daimler Truck Holding AG lowered its outlook for 2024, following other truck makers that have trimmed forecasts on softening sales as demand in Europe and Asia weakens.
August 1, 2024Senate Panel Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers
A committee in the U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that would facilitate commercial drivers鈥 applications for security credentials.
July 31, 2024Text Message Scammers Seek Fake Toll Fees in Multiple States
The FBI and tolling operators across the nation are issuing warnings about 鈥渟mishing鈥 text message scams asking people to pay fake toll charges on fraudulent websites.
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