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UPS Ships Out First Batch of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
UPS Inc. began shipping out its first batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccines March 2, now that the single-dose vaccine for the coronavirus has emergency use authorization.
March 2, 2021Navistar Stockholders Approve Merger With Traton SE
Moving one step closer to being acquired, Navistar International Corp. announced stockholders approved Traton SE’s proposal to buy all of Navistar’s outstanding common shares for $44.50 per share in cash, or $3.7 billion.
March 2, 2021Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo Confirmed as Commerce Secretary
Gina Raimondo easily won Senate confirmation as Commerce secretary, placing the Rhode Island governor at the heart of President Joe Biden’s efforts to revive the U.S. economy and confront alleged unfair trade practices by China.
March 2, 2021Senate Panel Hosts Deputy DOT Nominee Polly Trottenberg
Polly Trottenberg, nominated to the deputy secretary role at the U.S. Department of Transportation, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on March 3.
March 2, 2021American Petroleum Institute Mulls Embrace of Carbon Pricing
The American Petroleum Institute is considering throwing its weight behind a government-imposed price on carbon dioxide emissions as a way to slow global warming, a major policy shift by the oil industry’s top trade group.
March 2, 2021As Amazon Air Expands, Report Sees Potential Challenge to UPS, FedEx and USPS
Amazon Air is poised for a summertime growth spurt that could send its daily schedule to more than 160 flights per day.
March 2, 2021Hertz Eyes Bankruptcy Exit Via $4.2 Billion Stake Sale
In a deal to jettison itself from under bankruptcy protection, Hertz said March 2 that it may sell a controlling stake in the company to two investment firms for $4.2 billion.
March 2, 2021Railroads Told to Turn Over Evidence in Fuel Surcharge Suit
In a move that could help speed up the path to a trial, a District of Columbia federal judge ruled in a multidistrict federal lawsuit that more than 200 shippers are entitled to pursue certain evidence to support their allegation that the four largest Class I railroads may have conspired to fix...
March 2, 2021Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Promoting Women in Trucking
A group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that aims to support women entering the trucking industry.
March 2, 2021Navistar Offers Free Warranty on Certain Used LT and RH Models
Navistar International Corp. announced it is offering a free one-year, 100,000-mile factory-backed warranty for engine and aftertreatment systems on its most popular used on-highway vehicles, the LT and RH series, that meet certain criteria.
March 2, 2021OPEC Production Plunges as Saudis Deliver Extra Oil Cutbacks
OPEC’s crude production plunged in February as Saudi Arabia delivered extra cutbacks intended to clear the remnants of a global supply glut.
March 2, 2021Volvo to Make Only Electric Vehicles by 2030
Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online.
March 2, 2021COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions
The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.
March 2, 2021Progressives Propose Wealth Tax to Fund Infrastructure
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her proposed wealth tax on households worth more than $50 million could help pay for investments in infrastructure, child care and health reforms as part of President Joe Biden’s plan to “Build Back Better” after the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately hit...
March 1, 2021Diesel Climbs 9.9¢, Tops $3 a Gallon
The price of diesel continued to skyrocket, surging 9.9 cents to $3.072 a gallon, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration on March 1.
March 1, 2021US Economy, Trucking Poised for Strong 2021, Economists Predict
The U.S. economy and trucking are poised for a strong second half of the year and into 2022, now that a third COVID-19 vaccine has been approved.
March 1, 2021Crowley Maritime Promotes Dan Warner to Chief Financial Officer
Crowley Maritime Corp. announced it promoted senior executive Dan Warner to chief financial officer and he will lead a consolidated finance group.
March 1, 2021Kenworth Medium-Duty Electric Trucks Eligible for CARB Incentive
Kenworth Truck Co. announced its new Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric vehicles qualify for an $85,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board.
March 1, 2021North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot
Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.
March 1, 2021Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 1, 2021
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 1, 2021 print edition.
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