Business
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Schneider Launches Digital Marketplace for Bulk Shippers
Schneider National launched a new digital marketplace that aims to give bulk shippers more flexibility and visibility, the carrier announced Aug. 4.
August 4, 2022LTL Carrier Yellow Reports Strong Q2 Earnings
Leaders with less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. are touting the company’s fifth successive quarter of financial improvement and strong second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
Allison Cites Resilient Demand in Q2 Revenue Gain
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported gains in net income and revenue in the second quarter as demand continued.
Orange EV Secures $35 Million From Outside Investor
Yard truck maker Orange EV announced Aug. 4 that it has secured $35 million from S2G Ventures — its first large outside investor.
Walmart Cuts 200 Corporate Jobs as Costs, Inventory Sap Profit
Walmart Inc. is eliminating about 200 corporate jobs as it contends with rising costs, bloated inventories and weakening demand for general merchandise.
FMCSA Awards Educational Funds for Veterans, Others to Get CDLs
To help veterans, spouses and active duty military members gain truck driving jobs, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded $3.1 million in grants to 19 community colleges and truck driving schools throughout the country.
TA Reports Strong Q2 Net Income, Revenue
TravelCenters of America Inc. reported second-quarter net income more than doubled and revenue soared amid favorable fuel purchasing conditions.
Alabama Trucking Legend Buddy Moore Dies at 88
Former Alabama Trucking Association chairman and state industry leader E.H. “Buddy” Moore Jr. died July 25.
OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output by Slower Pace Than Previous Months
The OPEC oil cartel and its allies decided Aug. 3 to boost production in September by a much slower pace than in previous months at a time of high gasoline prices and unstable energy supplies exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Dana Q2 Net Income Drops, Revenue Rises
Dana Inc. reported net income dropped and revenue increased in Q2 amid a host of persistent industry challenges.