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PepsiCo to Close Chicago Plant, Offer 60 Days’ Pay
PepsiCo said the decision was difficult, but it described the 60-year-old building as a facility with “physical limitations.” The company said it would pay workers for the next 60 days
International Motors Q3 Profit Almost Doubles as Sales Soar
Profit at International Motors almost doubled year on year in Q3 as the OEM cleared a delivery backlog caused by a Q2 fire at a mirror supplier, with truck sales jumping more than 40%.
Fed Faces Trust Gap in Economic Management, New Data Show
The average level of trust in the Fed’s ability measured 3.2 on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 representing the highest trust. The authors also found a political divide among respondents.
Total Distribution Buys REO Processing & REO Logistics
Third-party logistics specialist Total Distribution Inc. is adding 10 facilities across West Virginia and Georgia through the acquisition of REO Processing & REO Logistics, it said in a release.
October 28, 2024Voltera Adds Two California Truck Charging Locations
“Securing these two sites in California is a significant step forward in our mission to support the electrification of commercial fleets,” said Sylvia Hendron.
Autonomous Tech Could Transform Farming
A growing number of companies are bringing automation to agriculture. It could ease the sector’s labor shortage, help farmers manage costs and protect workers from extreme heat.
October 28, 2024Autonomous Yard Tractor Developer Outrider Raises $62M
Autonomous electric yard tractor software developer Outrider raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round, it said Oct. 24.
Dockworkers at East Coast Ports to Resume Negotiations
The union representing dockworkers in East Coast ports is set to return to the bargaining table next month, part of an arrangement reached after a three-day strike was suspended Oct. 3.
Daimler Truck, Volvo Teaming Up on New Truck OS Platform
The venture aims to develop a centralized operating system that could accelerate industry innovation by separating software from hardware development cycles.
October 28, 2024As Crude Fades, Big Oil Must Borrow to Pay Investors
Weaker crude prices and refining margins are likely forcing four of the five supermajor oil companies to borrow money to fund $15 billion in share buybacks for the most recent quarter.