Business
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Oil Drops for Third Day Before OPEC+ Reviews Easing Output Cuts
Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York as OPEC+ gathered to assess its supply deal, with countries struggling to contain the virus that has hurt economies and fuel demand globally.
Pelosi Calls House Back Into Session to Vote on Postal Bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.
Agency OKs $27M to Boost Zero-Emission Vehicles in California
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved the first installment of $27 million in a program that ultimately will provide up to $90 million to replace higher-polluting Class 8 trucks and port drayage trucks with zero-emission vehicles.
Navistar Locates NEXT eMobility Unit in Michigan
Navistar announced its NEXT eMobility business unit will be located in a new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich.
August 14, 2020RoadOne Adopts New Sourcing Platform Feature
Cargo Chief announced that Bob Voltmann, outgoing CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, has joined Cargo Chief’s board of directors as an adviser.
August 14, 2020Pennsylvania Transportation Commission OKs 12-Year Investment Plan
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission recently updated its transportation program, which outlines plans to direct billions of dollars to future infrastructure projects.
Jacobs to Supply Engine Brake to Hino in China
Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced it will supply its compression release engine brake in China to Hino Motors Co. for its new 10.5-liter U11C diesel engine.
August 14, 2020US Seizes Four Iranian Tankers Carrying Fuel to Venezuela
The U.S. seized four tankers carrying Iranian gasoline bound for Venezuela in an unprecedented move by the Trump administration that carries the potential to destabilize global oil shipments if Iran retaliates.
Oil Set to Eke Out Weekly Gain With Virus Fears Capping Prices
Oil is poised to post a second straight weekly gain, buoyed by an improving global economic picture and rising U.S. gasoline demand.
ExxonMobil to Distribute Renewable Diesel
ExxonMobil announced an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings to purchase 2.5 million barrels of renewable diesel per year for five years.
August 14, 2020