Business
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Road to NTDC Spotlight: Old Dominion Coming In Strong
Old Dominion Freight Line's Virginia team is enthused about its chances competing at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, and for good reason.
Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks After Two-Week Pause
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged containership traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Aug. 4.
Aurora Raises $483 Million From Public Offering
Aurora Innovation raised $483 million in a public stock offering this week as the autonomous trucking company looks to fund operations beyond its commercial launch later this year.
US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars
The U.S. may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.
Nationwide Transport Stages Opening in Missouri
Nationwide Transport, a $5.2 million trucking startup, staged its grand opening in La Grange, Mo., in a facility located along the Mississippi River banks on the state’s northeastern border opposite Illinois.
ArcBest Q2 Profit Climbs on LTL Margin, Price Increase
Profit at ArcBest rose 16.1% year over year in the second quarter as an improvement in less-than-truckload revenue per shipment and an increase in prices trumped a decline in shipments.
Continental Weighs Spinoff to Separate Car Parts From Tires
Continental AG is considering spinning off and listing its struggling automotive business to separate it from the German parts maker’s more successful tire operations.
Nation's Top Truckers Gathering in Indy for Safety Showcase
Some 422 elite truck drivers have descended on Indianapolis for the National Truck Driving Championships with the goal of emerging as the best in the country.
Silicon Valley Subway Project Nabs $5.1B for Bay Area Link
The long-awaited subway project linking California’s Silicon Valley to parts of the San Francisco Bay Area is set to receive $5.1 billion in federal funding.
Hub Group Misses Analyst Expectations on Weak Q2 Market
Hub Group profit in the second quarter of 2024 fell due to the ongoing weakness in the North American freight market, but a final-mile acquisition in December 2023 offered a bright spot.