Xos Sends Out BEVs to Help Feed Those in Need
Employees at electric truck maker Xos decided something was equally vital as strong financial metrics: performing acts of generosity within the community.
November 23, 2021ATA Leadership, Global Trucking Officials Meet to Discuss Key Issues
Transportation leaders from around the globe discussed shared challenges during the first in-person meeting in two years of the International Road Transport Union, with supply chain snarls, a shortage of drivers and environmental issues at the top of the agenda.
November 23, 2021Truck Tonnage Rises in October
Truck tonnage in October posted the strongest year-over-year gain since just before summer, American Trucking Associations announced, as consumers ramped up early spending in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
November 23, 2021USDOT Highlights State Benefits in $1T Infrastructure Law
A state-by-state summary and analysis from the U.S. Department of Transportation of the recently enacted $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill highlights funding provisions tucked in the law.
November 22, 2021Walmart Takes New Step Toward Making Aerial Deliveries Routine
Walmart Inc. is expanding its efforts to offer aerial deliveries to homes, joining with startup DroneUp to begin dropping off items ranging from cans of tuna to children’s thermometers.
November 22, 2021Self-Driving Stocks Join EVs as Next Trader Obsession
Self-driving technology companies are the latest automotive stocks to become an obsession of retail traders, with firms like Aurora Innovation Inc. surging Nov. 19 on high volume.
November 19, 2021Fullbay Names Patrick McKittrick CEO
Software company Fullbay, which is focused on improving the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, named Patrick McKittrick as CEO.
November 19, 2021Merchants Fleet Expands Order of BrightDrop EVs
DETROIT — BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. startup making electric delivery vehicles, said Nov. 18 that Merchants Fleet is planning to expand its purchase order to receive a total of 18,000 BrightDrop EVs.
November 19, 2021US House Debates $1.75 Trillion Climate, Social Infrastructure Bill
A nearly $2 trillion bill representing key elements of President Joe Biden’s climate and social infrastructure agenda is under consideration before the U.S. House of Representatives.
November 18, 2021Irish Firm AMCS Acquires Dossier Systems
AMCS has acquired Philadelphia-based fleet maintenance management software solutions provider Dossier Systems, the Limerick, Ireland-based company announced Nov. 16.
November 18, 2021