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Amazon Sues N.Y. Attorney General, Claiming Excessive COVID Demands
Amazon .com Inc. is suing the New York State attorney general, arguing that she’s exceeding her authority in seeking to penalize the company for alleged failures in its pandemic safety protocols and treatment of workers at New York City warehouses.
Biden Team Cool to Preflight Virus Tests Floated by Buttigieg
President Joe Biden’s administration isn’t seriously considering an imminent coronavirus testing requirement for domestic U.S. flights, people familiar with the matter said.
Forward Air Revenue Increased While Income Declined for Q4
Forward Air Corp. reported record fourth-quarter revenue but a decline in net income.
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to Six-Month Low
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.
US Oil Majors Downgraded by S&P on Climate Risk, Earnings
Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp. and ConocoPhillips had their credit ratings lowered after S&P Global Ratings followed through on its recent warning and revised the industry’s risk profile due to climate change and weak earnings.
Goldman Sachs Creates Joint Venture for Auto Technology Deals
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is creating a joint venture in its investment bank focused on catering to auto technology clients such as Tesla Inc. and the new class of companies trying to take on the top electric vehicle maker.
February 12, 2021Transportation Expert Highlights I-64 Pavement Recycling Project
Pavement recycling presents opportunities for cost reduction and environmental sustainability, according to the principal research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council.
Trailer Orders Ease; Supply Chain Issues Rise
U.S. trailer orders in January were 29,100, up 94% from the same month last year, ACT Research reported, citing manufacturers’ initial data.
Locomation Partners With Rush to Advance Autonomous Trucking
Locomation, a technology platform, announced Feb. 10 a strategic relationship with Rush Enterprises to advance autonomous trucking.
February 11, 2021Ryder Reports Q4 Improved Earnings
Ryder System Inc. on Feb. 11 reported fourth-quarter net income of $25.6 million, or 48 cents per share, compared with a loss of $53.5 million, or loss of $1.02, in the same period a year ago.