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Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Staging Truck Accident
A participant in a ring that staged two accidents the same day with two tractor-trailers in New Orleans has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
October 28, 2020Ryder Reports Profit Increase; Record Set for Used Vehicle Sales in Q3
Ryder System Inc. reported net income rose and revenue dipped in the third quarter, as it noted used vehicles sales set a record.
October 28, 2020The Rise of the Warehouse Robot
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the decline of brick-and-mortar retail establishments and accelerated e-commerce, creating a massive logistical challenge for warehouse and distribution center operators.
October 28, 2020Fleets Need to Navigate Changing NOx Standards
Industry experts noted the speed of emissions regulation changes during the session titled “EPA vs. CARB Regulations: What does this Mean for a Fleet in 2022 and Beyond” during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 28, 2020COVID-19 Relief Aid Package Still in Negotiations
Congressional leaders and the White House have yet to reconcile differences on COVID-19 emergency aid proposals.
October 28, 2020ATA’s New Chairman Sherri Garner Brumbaugh: An Inspiring Leader for Women
On Oct. 28, Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, president of Findlay-based truckload carrier Garner Trucking Inc., was installed as the 76th chairman of American Trucking Associations during its 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 28, 2020E-Commerce Boom Offers Lifeline for Oil
Look across the street from your home-office window: chances are you will see a delivery van.
October 28, 2020Norfolk Southern Q3 Net Income Down; Revenue From Coal Shipments Plummets
Norfolk Southern Corp. carried 7% less freight in the third quarter, but the Class I railroad still beat Wall Street expectations when it reported third-quarter earnings Oct. 28.
October 28, 2020Dana Posts Declines in Q3 Net Income, Revenue
Dana Inc. reported net income and revenue fell in the third quarter even as its markets rebounded from the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
October 28, 2020Toyota Recalls Additional 1.52 Million Vehicles on Stall Risk
Toyota Motor Corp. added 1.52 million vehicles to a recall due to potentially defective fuel pumps that may cause stalling. That brings the number of recalled Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles sold in the U.S. to 3.34 million.
October 28, 2020USPS Ordered to Increase Late Trips for Election Mail
A federal judge ordered Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to immediately begin authorizing more late delivery trips after an earlier injunction against the U.S. Postal Service’s disruptive operational changes failed to improve performance before the Nov. 3 election.
October 28, 2020UPS Produces Strong Q3 Earnings Amid E-Commerce Surge
UPS Inc. reported strong financial results in the third quarter as a surge in deliveries to businesses and homes lifted the Atlanta-based carrier through the three-month period.
October 28, 2020US Goods-Trade Gap Unexpectedly Narrows on Drop in Imports
The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in September from the prior month’s record as imports declined for the first time in four months.
October 28, 2020FMCSA Seeks Nominations for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting nominations for people to serve on its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
October 28, 2020VW’s Traton, Toyota’s Hino to Collaborate on Electrification
Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp.’s truck subsidiaries are joining forces on battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles, enabling the companies to split the costs of developing technology needed to comply with stricter emission rules.
October 28, 2020Zeta on Course to Hit New Orleans as Category 2 Hurricane
Hurricane Zeta is strengthening as it spins across the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to slam into New Orleans in the evening Oct. 28 as a Category 2 storm capable of uprooting trees and causing massive power outages.
October 28, 2020Trucking Representatives Talk Silver Linings, Lingering Problems Amid Pandemic
Although the coronavirus pandemic has presented numerous challenges, it has also allowed transportation companies to find ways to improve, especially in terms of communication, according to trucking industry representatives.
October 28, 202012% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out-of-Service
Commercial vehicle inspectors put 12% of the 43,565 inspected commercial motor vehicles out-of-service for brake-related violations during Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said Oct. 27.
October 28, 2020TFI International Posts Profit Rebound in Q3
Profit at TFI International Inc. rebounded in the third quarter from pandemic lows as the carrier experienced operating income improvements.
October 27, 2020Heroes Among Heroes: Three Truckers Honored for Selflessness During Pandemic
Three members of the trucking industry who demonstrated courage and selflessness during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic were honored by Transport Topics during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 27, 2020