Tesla Inc.’s aspirations in China were dealt a major blow over the weekend after the government ordered that almost all the cars it has sold in the nation — more than 285,000 of them — be fixed to address a safety issue.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Chip Shortage Will Get Worse, Intel CEO Says
Intel Corp. CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted the shortage of semiconductors that’s hurting industries from automotive to consumer electronics will bottom out in the second half of this year before starting to improve.
June 25, 2021Biden, Key Lawmakers Agree on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
President Joe Biden announced on June 24 that “we have a deal,” signaling a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political aisle.
June 24, 2021Infrastructure Deal Closer With Biden, Senators Meeting June 24
President Joe Biden and a group of bipartisan senators are close to agreement on a $559 billion infrastructure plan that would fulfill one of his top priorities, according to lawmakers and officials familiar with the discussions.
June 24, 2021FET on Heavy-Duty Trucks Deters Sales, ATD Says
Industry-led attempts to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, which also covers trailers more than 26,000 pounds, went — yet again — to Capitol Hill.
June 23, 2021China Trucking Startup Full Truck Alliance Raises $1.6 Billion in US IPO
Full Truck Alliance Co., an Uber-like trucking startup, has raised $1.6 billion after pricing its U.S. initial public offering at the top of a marketed range, in one of the biggest listings stateside by a Chinese company this year.
June 22, 2021Amazon Might Have to Sell Logistics Business Under Bill
Amazon .com Inc. could be forced to sell its valuable logistics services division — the network of warehouses and delivery hubs around the country that power quick delivery of online orders — under antitrust legislation proposed by a congresswoman from Amazon’s hometown of Seattle, according to a spokesman for the lawmaker.
June 22, 2021Fleets’ COVID-19 Safety Practices May Linger After Pandemic Ends
The COVID-19 outbreak prompted transportation companies to adopt a battery of safety measures — some of which may remain in place even after the pandemic is over.
June 21, 2021Buttigieg Pushes Transportation Budget Amid Infrastructure Talks
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on senators to fund big-ticket transportation programs as congressional leaders continue to craft comprehensive infrastructure policy measures and prepare to consider a multiyear highway bill.
June 17, 2021Teleworking Travel Habits May Offer Insight on Freight Mobility, Expert Says
Data on the drastic changes in commuting patterns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic likely will present useful insight on impacts to freight movement, according to a Federal Highway Administration expert.
June 17, 2021