Daimler AG celebrated a 25-year milestone for its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model, which began production in 1995, and whose roots go back 40 years to the company’s initial array of small cargo vehicles in various shapes.
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Senate Panel Seeks Input From Passenger Transportation Sector
Stakeholders representing the passenger transportation sector were asked by the Senate Commerce Committee to share concerns about the impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
Oil Rallies With Strong Jobs Data Adding to OPEC+ Cut Optimism
Oil headed for a sixth weekly gain after OPEC+ reached a tentative agreement to prolong its record production cuts and U.S. jobs data was better than expected.
McLeod, Vector Partner to Expedite Fleet, Billing Operations
Vector and McLeod Software have formed a partnership to accelerate fleet and billing operations for truck drivers and back office teams.
US Unemployment Drops Unexpectedly to 13.3%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers faster than economists had predicted.
Montana County Votes for Local Gas Tax
Voters in Missoula County, Mont., recently approved a gas tax as a way to finance local transportation projects.
Werner Enterprises Founder Retires From Role as Executive Chairman
Werner Enterprises founder Clarence L. Werner has stepped down from his role as executive chairman, the company announced June 2.
GM to Build All-Electric Work Van; Production Set for Late 2021
General Motors Co. will build another all-electric vehicle at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant as it sticks to its goal for an all-electric future.
Slowdown at Ports Could Ripple Into Job Market, Leaders Say
Port leaders are raising caution the decline in business at their facilities could affect those whose employment relies on the flow of goods.
Navistar Q2 Results Tumble in Pandemic
Navistar International Corp. posted a narrower fiscal second-quarter net loss and about a $1 billion drop in revenue as key business segments and its supply chain were disrupted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
