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Shell Starship 3.0 Demo Runs Produce Lower Emissions
Shell announced the results from demonstration runs of its Shell Starship 3.0 truck that included a reduction of energy usage and carbon emissions.
October 11, 2023China’s CATL, BYD Dominate EV Battery Market
Chinese companies are expanding their share of the U.S. and European electric car battery markets thanks to lower prices, cementing their domination of the industry globally.
October 11, 2023Truck Drivers Who Fail Drug Tests: Where Are They Going?
FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is taking drivers caught using drugs off the roads. However, several thousand remain in prohibited driving status after failing their drug tests.
October 11, 2023Exxon Mobil to Purchase Pioneer Natural for $59.5 Billion
Exxon Mobil is buying Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, its largest buyout since acquiring Mobil two decades ago, creating a colossal fracking operator in West Texas.
October 11, 2023Diesel Price Drops 9.5¢ to $4.498 a Gallon
The national average diesel price swung back down after last week’s mild uptick, shedding 9.5 cents to reach $4.498 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data Oct. 9.
October 10, 2023Canadian Auto Workers End Strike After Tentative Deal With GM
TORONTO — General Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers reached a tentative contract agreement Oct. 10, ending a strike that began just after midnight.
October 10, 2023Canada Invests $150 Million in Container Terminal in Quebec
Canada will invest up to $150 million to build a new container terminal for the Montreal Port Authority in Contrecoeur, Quebec, to increase national supply chain capacity.
October 10, 20237 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking
The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.
October 10, 20237 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking
The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.Â
October 10, 20232023 MCE
Complete coverage of ATA's 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition from the Austin Convention Center.
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