XPO Logistics announced that Sandeep Sakharkar will become the chief information officer of spinoff business GXO Logistics.
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Granholm, Buttigieg to Help Sell Infrastructure Plan
President Joe Biden said he had directed five of his Cabinet members, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, to help advance his plan to spend $2.25 trillion on infrastructure and other priorities.
Volvo Penta, Tico to Develop Electric Terminal Trucks
Volvo Penta announced a joint effort in North America with Terminal Investment Corp. to develop emissions-free, fully electric terminal truck prototypes, calling them a viable future application for EVs.
IMC Cos. Hires First Chief Administrative Officer
The marine drayage business IMC Cos. announced March 29 that it hired its first chief administrative officer.
Oil Rises After OPEC+ Agrees to Boost Output Gradually
Oil rose after the OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase oil production gradually over the next three months.
Maffei Named Maritime Commission Chairman
The Biden administration tapped Daniel Maffei to lead the Federal Maritime Commission, the agency announced recently.
US Jobless Claims Rise as Labor Market Recovery Remains Choppy
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose last week but remained near the lowest levels of the pandemic as the labor market meanders toward full recovery.
‘Chargers Everywhere’: Biden Maps $174 Billion Path for EV Boom
The U.S. auto industry sees President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package as accelerating a global shift toward electric vehicles, thanks to the $174 billion proposed for charging stations, planned consumer rebates for American-made EVs and a pledge to …
FleetPride Acquires Southern Truck Center
FleetPride acquired the assets of Southern Truck Center, the truck parts and service distributor announced March 31.
Fleets Selected for NACFE's Run on Less – Electric Event
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has announced Run on Less – Electric, a real-world demonstration slated for September of zero-emission goods movement involving 13 private and public fleets and a mix of vehicles — including yard tracto…