Business
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Yellow Aims to Appoint Auction Houses for Rolling Stock Sale
The administrators of Yellow Corp. aim to use auction houses to sell off the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier’s rolling stock, according to court filings.
Amazon Tests Humanoid Robot in Warehouse Automation Push
Amazon.com Inc. says it’s testing two new technologies to increase automation in its warehouses, including a trial of a humanoid robot.
Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues
AUSTIN, Texas — Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.
Canada Union Sets Oct. 29 Strike Deadline for Stellantis
The Canadian auto workers union has declared 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29 as the strike deadline to obtain a tentative agreement with the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.
Amazon to Test Prescription Delivery by Drone
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications.
Andrew Boyle Brings Heart and Humor to ATA Chairman's Post
AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations ended its 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition with an evening of celebration after electing Andrew Boyle as its 79th chairman.
ATA Chairman Boyle Views Selection as Opportunity to Serve
Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, knows the commitment that comes with being named chairman of American Trucking Associations. But he views it as an opportunity to serve.
J.B. Hunt Q3 Profit Slides 30.4% Year-Over-Year
J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted a 30.4% year-over-year decrease in profits in the third quarter, undershooting analyst expectations as revenues declined at each of the carrier’s operating units.
GM Delays Electric Pickup Truck Expansion Amid Slower Growth
General Motors Co. will delay the opening of its second electric truck plant in Michigan to preserve capital amid a slowdown in sales growth for electric vehicles.
Andrew Boyle Elected ATA’s 79th Chairman
Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation in Billerica, Mass., was elected Oct. 17 as the 79th chairman of American Trucking Associations by its board of directors.
October 17, 2023