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ATA Critical of Proposed Federal Downgrade of Marijuana
American Trucking Associations has expressed safety concerns over a Drug Enforcement Agency proposal to downgrade the classification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
Senator Promotes Emerging Transportation Technologies
The adoption of emerging technologies contributes to safety improvements throughout the nation’s transportation network, federal lawmakers and stakeholders said.
ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil for $17.1 Billion
ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits.
Tesla Settles Fatal Crash Suit Ahead of California Trial
Tesla reached a deal to resolve a lawsuit over the death of a Model S passenger in a 2016 crash, marking the second time in two months it has avoided a jury trial in California over a fatal wreck.
BET Evolution at Same Point as Brick Cellphones: Sanchez
Battery-electric trucks have arrived at an evolutionary point not dissimilar to the one that brick-style cellphones occupied in the 1980s, Ryder System CEO Robert Sanchez said.
Hess Investors Vote in Favor of $53 Billion Chevron Takeover
Hess Corp. shareholders approved Chevron Corp.’s $53 billion takeover despite reservations among several prominent investors about a dispute with Exxon Mobil Corp. over a key asset.
May 28, 2024Industry-Led ZEV Infrastructure Group Sees Membership Rise
LAS VEGAS — Powering America’s Commercial Transportation finalized its initial membership cohort in recent days with 24 founding members.
Update: Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves
"Movers for America" is asking Congress to direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office to pause the $20 billion contract awarded to HomeSafe Alliance, evaluate program for moving military members and their families.
May 28, 2024Volvo to Begin Customer Hydrogen ICE Truck Tests in 2026
Volvo Group plans to begin testing trucks with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines with customers in 2026 and launch commercial production toward the end of the decade.
Shippers, Private Fleets Aim for Sustainability
LAS VEGAS — Despite higher costs, some shippers and carriers continue to invest in alternative fuels and zero-emission transportation to meet their corporate sustainability objectives.