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, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Safety
New Rule to Thwart Railroad Efforts to Cut Train Crews
Government, Business, Technology
Senate 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, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
GM 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, 2022Business, Technology, Autonomous, For-Hire
10 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, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
US 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, 2022Government, Business, Technology
Semiconductor 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, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Private, Top 100
Walmart 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, 2022Business, Technology
UAW 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, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Fontaine 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, 2022Government, Business, Technology
Manufacturing CEOs Want to Bring More Chip Production to US
Bringing more semiconductor production to the U.S. could help counter the global chip shortage, a survey by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers showed.
July 25, 2022