Autonomous Trucks Reshaping the Freight Industry
Autonomous trucking, once regarded as the stuff of science fiction, is gradually moving closer to viability in real-world freight operations after years of investment, development
Producer Prices in October Drop Most Since 2020
U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher interest rates.
Retail Sales Slip in October With Holiday Season Ahead
Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars.
October Medium-Duty Sales Post First Decline Since March
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined 4.2% year-over-year in October, ending six consecutive months of year-over-year increases, according to data from Wards Intelligen
Energy Department Announces $3.5 Billion for Battery Funding
The Energy Department is pushing to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go i
Robots Outnumber People 15-to-1 at Massive New UPS Warehouse
UPS Inc. just opened its largest warehouse, and plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by next year to handle tasks like lifting and reduce the need fo
House Votes to Extend Government Funding
WASHINGTON — The House voted Nov. 14 to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats.
GSA to Revamp Two Land Crossings From Washington to Canada
The U.S. General Services Administration awarded a contract for a pre-design project study to modernize two ports of entry from Washington state to Canada to alleviate truck conges
Third-Quarter Loss Widens for Truck Maker Hyzon
Third-quarter losses at Hyzon Motors Inc. increased to $41 million from $25 million in the year-ago period as the Class 8 hydrogen FCEV manufacturer eyes the start of serial produc
Maryland Governor Commits to Labor, Infrastructure Projects
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Nov. 13 announced Baltimore’s commitment to its designation as a Workforce Hub through investments in career and technical education and training for l