OMAHA, Neb. — Even as railroads are operating longer freight trains that sometimes stretch for miles, the companies have drastically reduced staffing levels, prompting unions to warn that moves meant to increase profits could endanger safety and even result in disasters.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Granholm: Fuel Crisis Is Near Its End
WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the nation is “over the hump” on gas shortages following a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline.
May 15, 2021XPO Logistics Names More Leaders for Spinoff GXO
XPO Logistics Inc. announced last month two additional leaders associated with its planned spinoff business GXO Logistics.
May 14, 2021Continental Marks 150 Years With Story of Its History
Continental announced it will be celebrating its 150th year in business later this year.
May 14, 2021DTNA Launches EV Consulting Services, Chargers
Daimler Trucks North America announced its new Detroit eConsulting services and the Detroit eFill line of electric commercial vehicle chargers intended to support fleets and customers in the deployment of all-electric trucks.
May 14, 2021As Canadian ELD 'Progressive Enforcement Period' Nears, Expert Urges Training
Although no devices have been approved for drivers, Canada’s electronic logging device mandate is less than a month away and fleets should prepare accordingly.
May 14, 2021Embark Trucks Add HP to Partner Development Program
Self-driving truck technology developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced HP Inc. is joining its partner development program to test and deploy autonomous freight and provide data and feedback to Embark.
May 14, 2021EV Startups Lose More Than $40 Billion After Taking SPAC Route Public
At their highs, five electric vehicle startups that went public through mergers with special purpose acquisition companies were worth $60 billion. The corrections that followed have been brutal.
May 14, 2021Reliable. Cost-Effective. Are You Destined for the Cloud?
Program Aired: June 10, 2021. Cost-Savings. Security. Uptime. Explore the basics and learn just what a move to the cloud for services, hosting, computing and executing applications can do for your business success quickly and painlessly. Experts share why a switch to the cloud is a “must” for companies in the transportation and logistics space.
June 10, 2021Lawmakers Back $8 Billion for Electric USPS Vehicles
House lawmakers advanced language authorizing $8 billion for the U.S. Postal Service to buy more electric vehicles as the agency modernizes its aging fleet.
May 13, 2021