Senate Overturns Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs
The Senate voted to overturn President Joe Biden’s pollution limits for big rigs that Republicans said were too aggressive, but were heralded by environmentalists as long overdue
Ryder Q1 Profit Slides on Lower Used Vehicle Sale Prices
Lower used-vehicle sale prices and the U.K. market exit hurt profits at Ryder System Inc. in the three months ending March 31, it said, as results fell short of analyst expectation
Wabash Q1 Profit Jumps as Sales, Order Backlog Soar
Profits at trailer manufacturer Wabash jumped year-over-year in the three months ending March 31 as sales and margins rose while order backlog soared.
Miami, Seven Other Cities to Test Cargo Freight Bikes
Downtown Miami is about to see a last-mile delivery experiment replacing trucks with cargo freight bicycles able to carry 500 pounds.
March Trailer Orders Down 55.7% Year-Over-Year
U.S. trailer orders fell by over half of the year-ago total to just shy of 17,000 units in March, ACT Research reported.
Charges Filed in Michigan Over Diesel Engine Tampering
Eleven people have been charged in Michigan in a scheme to evade air-pollution rules by tampering with software and hardware in heavy-duty diesel engines, federal authorities said
Old Dominion Reports Revenue, Earnings Decline for Q1
Old Dominion Freight Line experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter the company reported April 26.
Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill
A comprehensive update to labor laws aimed at improving the national workforce landscape was recently proposed by congressional Republicans.
Senate Committee Advances Su as Labor Secretary Nominee
President Joe Biden’s nomination for the next labor secretary, Julie Su, advanced through a Senate committee April 26, but a handful of Democrats are withholding support.
Ohio Derailment Cost Norfolk Southern $387 Million
Norfolk Southern announced April 26 that the Feb. 3 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, cost the railroad $387 million, which impacted its first-quarter profit by 33.