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Norfolk Southern Says Derailment Cost Soars to $803 Million
OMAHA, Neb. — The costs associated with Norfolk Southern’s fiery February derailment in Ohio have more than doubled to $803 million as the railroad works to clean up the mess.
Covenant Reports Revenue, Earnings Decline for Q2
Covenant Logistics Group Inc. reported a year-over-year decrease in revenue and earnings during the second quarter of 2023, the company reported July 26.
Shell Earnings Top $5 Billion in Q2
LONDON — Shell reported July 27 that it earned nearly $5.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly half what the oil and natural gas giant pulled in during the first three months of the year.
July 27, 2023Economy Grew at a Faster 2.4% Rate in April-June Quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy accelerated unexpectedly to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates.
House Transportation Leaders Tout Self-Driving Technology
Ensuring nationwide standards for self-driving technology would assist with safety and efficiency, the leadership of a House panel said recently.
Yellow Says Discussions With Teamsters Ongoing
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. said it continues to negotiate with union leaders as the future of the company, which has been in operation for nearly 100 years, may be in jeopardy.
Waymo Via to Focus on Ride-Hailing Over Autonomous Trucking
Waymo, the self-driving unit owned by Alphabet Inc., is slowing the development of autonomous trucking that’s being done by its Via subsidiary.
Traton’s Profit Jumps in Second Quarter
Traton SE’s profits soared in the second quarter of 2023 as sales jumped compared with the year-ago period, the parent company of Navistar said July 26.
June Used Class 8 Sales Little Changed From Last Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in June came in at 21,500 units, equal to sales figures from the year-ago period, ACT Research reported.
Union Pacific Brings Back Jim Vena as CEO
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific on July 26 hired Jim Vena as CEO as the company cut its outlook after reporting disappointing results driven by weakening consumer demand and higher labor costs.