Business
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Eddie Lampert Loses Ruling Tied to $718 Million Claim on Old Sears
Eddie Lampert suffered a setback in federal court this week when a judge effectively ruled that some of his claims against the bankrupt estate of Sears Holdings Corp. have so little priority that they are likely worth a fraction of what he’s demanding.
Jack Cooper Files for Bankruptcy, but Pledges 'Business as Usual'
Despite filing for bankruptcy, it will be “business as usual” for Jack Cooper Ventures Inc.
Roadrunner to Focus on 3PL, LTL After Net Losses in 2Q
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. will narrow future operations to logistics and less-than-truckload after a disappointing second quarter, company officials said in an Aug. 7 news release.
Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Provinces to Adopt ELDs
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has initiated conversations with transportation ministers in an effort to encourage adoption of electronic logging devices at the provincial level.
As China Halts US Soy Purchases, ‘Unknown’ Buyers Step Up
While China announced it has halted imports of American soybeans, a mysterious buyer has stepped up. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 7 a sale of 165,000 metric tons of the oilseed to “unknown destinations.”
World Economy Edges Closer to Recession as Trade Woes Spread
The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is nudging the world economy toward its first recession in a decade with investors demanding politicians and central bankers act fast to change course.
ARTBA Promotes Schapker to VP Role
Lauren Schapker recently was tapped to play a key role in the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s efforts to advance its national agenda.
Trump’s Bid to Ease Auto Rules Would Hike Fuel Costs, Study Says
President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze U.S. vehicle efficiency standards would hike costs for motorists without doing anything to boost highway safety, according to an analysis by Consumer Reports that undermines the administration’s chief talking points in favor of the move.
Sears, Kmart to Close 26 More Stores in US in October
The Sears store culling isn’t over. The struggling retailer will shutter 26 more of its large-format Sears and Kmart stores in late October, it announced on its website. Any of the locations with auto centers will close those divisions in late August, it said.
FedEx Ends Ground-Delivery Deal With Amazon
FedEx Corp. is ending its ground-service delivery contract with Amazon.com, a sign the delivery giant is pulling away from the largest U.S. e-commerce company and focusing on other clients in the market, such as Walmart and Walgreens.