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ATRI Asks Truckers for Views on Barriers to Female Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute launched a survey seeking responses from both male and female drivers on barriers women face in pursuing driving careers.聽

January 3, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Prices Eased in 2023 in Lone Bright Spot for Costs

Nationwide on-highway retail diesel prices ended 2023 some 14.5% below where they began the year.

January 3, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Carmakers End 2023 With High Rates, Prices Affecting Sales

U.S. auto sales softened at the end of last year as higher financing costs and near-record prices took their toll on would-be buyers.

January 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Truck Parking Eyed in Planning for Rest Area Site in Oregon

Planning is underway to revitalize a heavily congested rest area on Mount Hood in Oregon that would include truck parking spaces.

January 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Factory Activity Shrinks for 14th Straight Month

A measure of U.S. factory activity remained stuck in contraction territory for a 14th straight month at the end of 2023, restrained by weaker orders.

January 3, 2024
BusinessTechnology

VW Sees Positive Results for Potential Breakthrough Battery

Volkswagen said its battery startup has seen positive results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive.

January 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Cummins to Pay $2 Billion Fine After Emissions Probe

Cummins agreed to pay a $2 billion penalty as part of a Department of Justice investigation that determined devices that bypassed emissions sensors had been installed on Cummins engines.

January 2, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Drops 3.8垄 a Gallon to $3.876

The national average diesel price resumed its decline after a one-week increase, slipping 3.8 cents to $3.876 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Jan. 1.

January 2, 2024
BusinessSafety

Driver Recruitment Success Hinges on Freight Turnaround

Experts are having a difficult time predicting the demand for professional truck drivers this year, saying it ultimately will hinge on an anticipated freight market turnaround.聽

January 2, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Port Leaders Cautiously Optimistic for 2024

The nation鈥檚 port leaders are optimistic that 2024 will be good for container operators as billions in federal, state and private construction money pour into the facilities.

January 2, 2024

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