The Senate on July 27 passed legislation that includes $52 billion in grants and incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, an industry that has steadily lost ground to foreign competitors in recent years.
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New Rule to Thwart Railroad Efforts to Cut Train Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Railroads will be required to maintain two-person crews under a new rule announced July 27 that will thwart industry efforts to cut crews down to one person.
July 27, 2022Senate Sets Up $52 Billion Semiconductor Vote
A $52 billion boost to the U.S. domestic semiconductor industry moved one step closer to reality July 26 when the Senate advanced legislation providing grants, incentives and tax breaks to the sector and set it up for final passage this week.
July 26, 2022GM Misses Profit Estimates as Chip Shortage Crimps Output
General Motors Co. reported weaker second-quarter profit than analysts’ estimates as semiconductor shortages kept production volumes in check. The automaker also warned it is bracing for tougher times ahead.
July 26, 202210 Roads Express Launches Autonomous Route Using Kodiak Tech
The 10 Roads Express company launched an autonomous truck route in partnership with Kodiak Robotics, a driverless trucking company, they announced July 26.
July 26, 2022US House Passes Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would fund federal transportation programs in fiscal 2023 was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.
July 25, 2022Semiconductor Bill Unites Sanders, the Right — in Opposition
WASHINGTON — A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has managed to do nearly the unthinkable — unite the democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders and the fiscally conservative right.
July 25, 2022Walmart Canada Adds 60-Foot Multizone Refrigerated Trailer
Walmart Canada has expanded its fleet to include for the first time in North America a 60-foot multitemperature-zone refrigerated trailer, built by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
July 25, 2022Fontaine Specialized Announces New Workhorse Model
Trailer maker Fontaine Specialized announced it added a new model to the Workhorse lineup, the 55PVR Pro, a multipurpose road construction trailer.
July 25, 2022UAW Head Ray Curry Says EV Battery Plants Must Be Union
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — United Auto Workers President Ray Curry says if the union can’t organize workers at new electric vehicle battery factories that will supply Detroit’s three automakers, the union’s future would be in serious doubt.
July 25, 2022