UPS Union Workers to Vote on Whether to Authorize a Walkout
UPS Inc.’s union workers will hold a vote on whether to grant authorization to Teamsters leaders to call a strike after the current five-year contract lapses.
Kentucky Pauses Incentives for Microvast Over China Concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kentucky officials say they are pausing $21 million in economic incentives to Microvast for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility.
Trucking Charity Donates to Urban Disaster Response Team
The Trucking Cares Foundation donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force 1, a leading disaster response team, American Trucking Associations’ charitable arm said June 2.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for June 5, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 5, 2023 print edition.
GM to Devote $1 Billion to Michigan Heavy-Duty Truck Plants
FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. will invest more than $1 billion in two of its plants to prepare for production of next-generation heavy-duty trucks, the Detroit automaker anno
Mississippi Welcomes Warehouse, Transport Hub
Gov. Tate Reeves has welcomed a $64 million venture between a Mississippi-based trucking company and a cold-storage logistics firm to build a warehouse and transportation hub.
Port of Long Beach Terminal to Close Today
At least one terminal at the Port of Long Beach will be shut on June 5 as dockworkers and their employers hold labor contract negotiations.
ATRI Assesses Impact of Marijuana Use on Trucking
More than 100,000 truck drivers have been removed from the industry in the past three years due to positive marijuana tests, and most have not returned, an ATRI study shows.
Dozens of Dangerous Rail Crossings Will Be Eliminated
OMAHA, Neb. — With the rail industry relying on longer trains, the Biden administration is handing out $570 million in grants to help eliminate many railroad crossings in 32 stat
Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives
Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery