XPO Logistics will operate a $100 million “state-of-the-art” facility and distribution center in Clayton, Ind., for technology giant Apple, the company said April 26.
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Apple’s $430 Billion US Investment Includes XPO-Run Facility
Amazon to Pass Walmart in Retail Sales in 2025, Report Says
Amazon.com Inc. will supplant Walmart Inc. as the biggest U.S. retailer by 2025, according to a new report, suggesting the e-commerce giant has too much momentum for Walmart to stop despite big investments in its own e-commerce offerings.
U.S. Xpress Reports Revenue of $450M for Q1
U.S. Xpress Enterprises saw revenue and earnings growth during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 22.
Trudeau Signals Move to End Dockworkers Strike at Montreal Port
Canada is planning legislation to end a general strike at the Port of Montreal that’s bound to worsen congestion at other sites and add to global shipping delays.
Truck Parking Gets New Congressional Push
Efforts to enhance access to parking for the nation’s truckers are alive in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's our Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Orders for Durable Goods Rebound in March
WASHINGTON — Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods rebounded 0.5% in March as U.S. factories recovered from February weather disruptions. However, the recovery was not as strong as most had expected due to ongoing supply chain disruptions that continue to ensnare U.S. manufacturers.
Republicans Counter Biden With $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan
A $568 billion plan that focuses on surface transportation connectivity improvements and greater access to broadband internet for rural residents was unveiled by the Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate April 22.
Biden’s Postal Board Nominees Say Restoring Service Is Vital
President Joe Biden’s nominees to the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service pledged April 22 to rebuild trust with the American public through prompt deliveries, as they outlined a vison for the agency in their first formal statements to lawmakers.
Old Dominion Freight Line Reports Strong Q1 Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line saw revenue and net income rise for the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 22.
Mullen Posts Increased Q1 Earnings on Declining Revenue
Mullen Group nearly tripled its earnings but saw revenue decline in the first quarter as growth was hindered by Canada’s slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.