Lynden Transport will carry the Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to the nation’s capital later this year.
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ATA Truck Tonnage Drops 2.1% in September After Gains
Freight tonnage ended two months of sequential gains by losing some momentum in September, American Trucking Associations reported Oct. 22.
Truckload Expansion Lifts TFI International’s Q3 Results
The Montreal-based transportation and logistics company posted net income of $128 million, or $1.50 a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.
US Extends 25% Tax Credit to Chip and Solar Wafers
The Biden administration finalized rules for a 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing projects.
Walmart Challenges Amazon With Prescription Delivery
Walmart Inc. will start delivering prescriptions to U.S. homes in as little as 30 minutes, a move that’s intended to grab a bigger slice of online spending and compete against Amazon.com Inc.
General Motors Posts Q3 Profit of $3 Billion
DETROIT — U.S. sales are down and a once-reliably profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post a third quarter profit of $3 billion.
Mail Carriers Reach Tentative Contract With USPS
Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide air-conditioned trucks.
Norfolk Southern Tops Third-Quarter Expectations
Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the derailment in East Palestine and the sale of two rail lines.
Diesel Price Drops 7.8¢ to $3.553
The national average diesel price fell 7.8 cents to $3.553 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 21.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 21, 2024
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 21, 2024 print edition.