Business
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US Trailer Orders Drop 61% in September
Preliminary net data shows 12,100 trailer orders for the month, up 57.1% from August. But results continue "to bear witness to our expectations of weaker demand," ACT Research said.
German Flying Taxi Firm Lilium May File for Insolvency
Lilium NV said its main subsidiaries may be forced to file for insolvency proceedings within days as the electric flying taxi firm struggles to raise enough funding to continue operations.
PHMSA Proposes Easing Burdens for Tank Truck Drivers
PHMSA said the proposed rule, announced earlier this month, would provide nearly $100 million in annual cost savings for businesses and consumers.
China’s CATL Unveils Battery Designed for Hybrid Vehicles
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. on Oct. 24 unveiled a new battery designed for hybrid vehicles in an effort to wean more drivers off gasoline-guzzling cars.
October 24, 2024SF Express Is Said to Target Second Listing in Hong Kong
SF Holding Co., China’s biggest express delivery company, is targeting a second listing in Hong Kong at the end of next month that could raise about $1 billion.
UPS Sees Profit Growth for First Time in Nearly Two Years
UPS Inc. posted a year-over-year increase in revenue during the third quarter of 2024 despite challenging market conditions, the company reported Oct. 24.
Union Pacific’s Profit Grows 9%
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s third-quarter profit grew 9% as the railroad delivered 6% more freight and continued to raise prices and streamline its operations.
Clark Beverage to Open Distribution Facility in Kentucky
C.C. Clark will invest $129 million to build a corporate headquarters as part of a new 300,000-square-foot distribution center along Kentucky’s Interstate 65 corridor.
Tesla Stock Rises After Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
The company on Oct. 23 reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter, above the average analyst estimate.
Buttigieg: Truck Parking Central to Safety Mission
USDOT announced more than $4 billion in grants Oct. 21, including projects in Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin that will add parking to existing facilities along interstate highways.